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The original purpose of the constitutional convention was to amend the Articles of Confederation; instead the founders created a new constitution and system of government. My question is, what if they had actually amended the articles of confederation? Could they amend the articles so that the states could keep their sovereignty and also have an effective form of governance? Basically can they amend the articles so that they keep their intended purpose (the sovereignty of the states) and also have a functioning if loose governmental structure? If so how can they amend it so it can run effectively and what are the consequences of the states still seeing themselves as separate polities that are a part of a confederation?
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