Chad and some friends broke into a government building and ruined several priceless paintings. chad was arrested and charged with a federal crime. he refused to speak to the police. once he was arrested, he refused to speak to his court-appointed lawyer. chad waited for three years before his case is heard by a judge. when he got his day in court, chad claimed that his rights had been violated. how could he use the u. s. constitution to support his claim?
"the first amendment clearly protects my right to assemble, even in government buildings."
"the fourth amendment protects me from unreasonable search and seizure."
"the fifth amendment protects my right not to answer questions that will incriminate me."
"the sixth amendment protects my right to a fair and speedy trial."

the articles of confederation only set up the continental congress at the federal level. there were no executive or judicial branches except within the states. the states were allowed to keep every right that was not specifically given to congress. the bonding of the states was through a 'firm league of friendship' that best served as a defense agreement against invasion. states were not allowed to use taxes as a way to discourage treaties, and states were extremely limited in their dealings with foreign nations.

not many historians today talk about the strengths of the articles of confederation, likely because of how unpopular the document quickly became. the articles did set the legislative body, congress, as the highest power in the nation because of the fear of monarchy. congress had the sole power to declare war, assign treaties, entertain foreign relations, and operate post offices. disputes between states and territorial issues were to be brought to congress. the document also stipulated that canada was allowed to enter the union if they desired.

there were more weaknesses than strengths under the articles of confederation. the lack of power given to the continental congress strangled the federal government. the articles gave congress the power to pass laws but no power to enforce those laws. if a state did not support a federal law, that state could simply ignore it. congress had no power to levy taxes or regulate trade. without a federal court system or executive leader, there would be no way to enforce these laws, either. amending the articles of confederation would also require a unanimous decision, which would be extremely difficult.

the right answer is the end of world war ii

after the end of a global wwii all the nations involved, in an attempt to create an organization to maintain world peace. this agreement would work settling international disputes via negotiation and arbitration instead of leading the issues escalate to another war.