Compare and Contrast the Powers of Congress Under the Articles

question 21

Essay

Compare and contrast the powers of Congress under the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution. Was Congress more or less powerful under the Articles of Confederation?

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Utility Patent

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Design Patent

A form of legal protection granted to the ornamental design of a functional item, preventing others from making, using, or selling the design.

Machine

A device or apparatus designed to perform a specific task, often powered by electricity, mechanical force, or manual effort.

Patent Tests

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