1) What was James Madison's diagnosis of the country's ills in 1786-87?

government

- napolean became emperor of france, and could not be removed from power

- all laws were made by assemblies

- two national assemblies with members chosen by napoleon from candidates elected by the people.

both the national government and state governments share the power of being able to: collect taxes, build roads, borrow money, establish courts, make and enforce laws, charter banks and corporations, spend money for the general welfare,