

In order to save the young republic, a convention was called, and delegates were sent to assemble and revise the Articles. After only a handful of years, the states of the union decided that the Articles were simply unworkable. Constitution and the convention that brought it into existence are rooted in failure-the failure of the Articles of Confederation. Discuss the three kinds of powers granted to Congress.Explain gerrymandering and the apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives.Describe the role of Congress in the U.S.

By the end of this section, you will be able to:
