Question

in may 1787, 55 delegates gathered in philadelphia to address the deficiencies of the articles of confederation and the problems that had arisen from this weakened central government. the document that emerged from the constitutional convention went far beyond amending the articles, however. instead, it established an entirely new system, including a robust central government divided into legislative, executive and judicial branches. the constitution couldnt be passed until it was approved by the states. after it was sent out it caused a huge debate! source: history.com background draw the line from the weakness in the articles of confederation with the solution proposed in the constitution articles of confederation (v.1) the constitution (v.2) states had all the power the national government had authority to require taxes all states had one vote regardless of size a government that would share authority with the states no president/executive branch to enforce laws population in each state would determine number of votes/representatives states could collect taxes government would consist of three branches (executive, legislative, judicial)

Explanation:

The text describes the Constitutional Convention in 1787 aiming to address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. It contrasts features of the Articles of Confederation (states - strong power, equal votes, no executive) with those of the proposed Constitution (national government power, state - national power - sharing, executive and other branches).

Answer:

The Constitutional Convention in 1787 led to a new system with a stronger central government as a replacement for the Articles of Confederation, which had significant weaknesses. The new Constitution had features like a national government with tax - requiring authority, power - sharing with states, and a three - branch system.