The Constitution replaced the Articles of Confederation because it held tru to the ideas of federalism--that the main power of the nation should come from a strong central government, not the individual states.
The state of Arkansas appears to be the first state to use state funds to help its counties improve their local roads.
(not 100% sure) but the first thing that comes to mind for me is the Egyptian religion.
thought it was unconstitutional and argued against it,
