Question

List two ways the framers made it clear that the united states is one nation, not a loose confederation of semi-independent states.

Answer 1

Two ways that the framers made it clear that the US is one nation, According to article 4 describes:
a. Section 1 and 2 - Separate states must accept decisions such as criminal.
b. Section 2- Citizens of the US are citizens of the whole nation, regardless of which state they were born in and live in.
And it is not a loose confederation of semi-independent states.