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Weak Central Government

Definition

The weak central government refers to a governing system with limited power and authority over the states or regions. It resulted in a lack of unity and coordination among the states, leading to various problems and challenges.

Analogy

Imagine a group project where there is no designated leader or coordinator. Each member does their own thing without any organization or direction, resulting in chaos and inefficiency.

Related terms

Confederation: A confederation is an alliance or union of independent states that come together for a common purpose but retain most of their individual sovereignty.

Shay's Rebellion: Shay's Rebellion was an armed uprising by farmers in Massachusetts in response to economic hardships and lack of support from the weak central government under the Articles.

Constitutional Convention: The Constitutional Convention was a meeting held in 1787 to address the weaknesses of the Articles and create a new framework for governance, resulting in the drafting of the United States Constitution.