The articles of confederation did not fully reflect the principle of "republicanism" because (4 points) a. it stated one political party should maintain most of the power b. voters had no say in who represented them in federal government c. representatives from each state government were elected by the people d. state governments were inferior to the national government

The Articles of Confederation did not fully reflect the principle of "Republicanism" because: B. voters had no say in who represented them in federal government.

In Republicanism, voters are the sovereign ones. Thus, they have the sovereign power where the electors utilize through their appointed representatives.

1. international: struggle for hegemony and empire outstrips the fiscal resources of the state

2. political conflict: conflict between the monarchy and the nobility over the “reform” of the tax system led to paralysis and bankruptcy.

3. the enlightenment: impulse for reform intensifies political conflicts; reinforces traditional aristocratic constitutionalism, one variant of which was laid out in montequieu’s spirit of the laws; introduces new notions of good government, the most radical being popular sovereignty, as in rousseau’s social contract [1762]; the attack on the regime and privileged class by the literary underground of “grub street; ” the broadening influence of public opinion.

4. social antagonisms between two rising groups: the aristocracy and the bourgeoisie

5. ineffective ruler: louis xvi

6. economic hardship, especially the agrarian crisis of 1788-89 generates popular discontent and disorders caused by food shortages.