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Legislature: bicameral, called Congress, divided into the House of Representatives and the Senate
Constitution
Legislature: Unicameral, called Congress
Articles of Confederation
Members of Congress: between two and seven members per state
Articles of Confederation
Members of Congress: two senators per state, Representatives apportioned according to population of each state
Constitution
Voting in Congress: One vote per Representative or Senator
Constitution
Voting in Congress: One vote per state
Articles of Confederation
Appointment of Members: All appointed by state legislatures, in the manner each legislature directed
Articles of Confederation
Appointment of Members: Representatives elected by popular vote, Senators appointed by state legislatures
Constitution
Term of Legislative Office: two years for Representatives, six for Senators
Constitution
Term of Legislative Office: one year
Articles of Confederation
Congressional Pay: Paid by the federal government
Constitution
Congressional Pay: Paid by states
Articles of Confederation
Chair of Legislature: Speaker of the House of Representatives, Vice President is President of the Senate
Constitution
Chair of Legislature: President of Congress
Articles of Confederation
Executive: none
Articles of Confederation
Executive: President
Constitution
National Judiciary: Maritime judiciary established
Articles of Confederation
National Judiciary: Federal judiciary established, including Supreme Court
Constitution
Who settles disputes between states? Supreme Court
Constitution
Who settles disputes between the states? Congress
Articles of Confederation
New States: Admitted upon agreement of nine states (special exemption provided for Canada)
Constitution
New States: Admitted upon agreement of Congress
Articles of Confederation
Amendment: When agreed upon by all states
Articles of Confederation
Amendment: When agreed on by three-fourths of all states
Constitution
Armed Forces: Congress authorized to build a navy; states authorized to equip warships to counter piracy; Congress to decide on size of force and to requisition troops from each state according to population
Articles of Confederation
Armed Forces: Congress authorized to build a navy; states not allowed to keep ships of war; Congress authorized to raise and support armies
Constitution
Power to Coin Money and Taxation: United States and the states; taxes apportioned by Congress, collected by the states
Articles of Confederation
Power to Coin Money and Taxation: United States only; taxes laid and collected by Congress
Constitution
Ratification: Unanimous consent required
Articles of Confederation
Ratification: Consent of nine states required
Constitution
