Have groups share their diagrams with the class and make correctionswhen needed. Have the students read the sections in their textbooks on the formationof the Articles of Confederation and the federal constitution. No executive branch. President given power to enforce laws. Court systems were held in local jurisdictions.
States have powers, but important powers go to national government.
Few powers given to national government. Congress was elected by the state legislatures. Simple majority needed to pass laws. Congress had no power to regulate trade. Congress given power to collect taxes.