In 2001 congress passed the which gave the government the power to amongst others search private property without possible cause of prior notification

The congress passed the USA Patriot Act in 2001. USA Patriot Act is an anti-terrorist law under the government of President George W. Bush because of the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001 also known as 9-11. This was signed by President Bush on October 26, 2011 and was called the PATRIOT Act. USA Patriot’s expanded form is Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism ACT of 2001. This law allows the government agencies prevent any acts of terrorism in the country.

The major downfall of the Articles of Confederation was simply weakness. The federal government, under theArticles, was too weak to enforce their laws and therefore had no power. The Continental Congress had borrowed money to fight the Revolutionary War and could not repay their debts.

they didn't elect a legislature