Yes the country does need a system to control the GOVERNMENT, that system is called the PEOPLE. The Articles prevent corruption of a central government by giving the power to all 13 states rather than just 3/4 of them, in order to enact new amendments. Another thing, we were built on the principle of hard honest work, therefore there is no need to for a powerful support under trade with other countries. We are self-reliant and sufficient and farming and agriculture will meet our needs.