MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
NORTHWEST ORDINANCE
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Question
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What was the most significant problem with the Articles of Confederation?
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Local governments had too much power
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The Articles did a poor job of distinguishing between local, state and federal power
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Too much power was concentrated in the judicial system
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The federal government was too weak
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -One of the biggest problems was that the national government had no power to impose taxes. To avoid any perception of “taxation without representation, ” the Articles of Confederation allowed only state governments to levy taxes. To pay for its expenses, the national government had to request money from the states.
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