MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
SHAYS REBELLION
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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No chief executive (president)
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All laws had to be passed by a basic majority vote
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No national court system
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No Congress
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Detailed explanation-1: -Weaknesses include: no power to levy or collect taxes; no power to regulate trade; no power to enforce laws; laws needed approval of 9 states; amendments required all states to agree; no executive branch or national court system.
Detailed explanation-2: -Congress was unable to impose taxes; it could only borrow money on credit. No national court system was established to protect the rights of U.S. citizens. No executive branch was established to enforce laws. Amendments could be added only with the approval of all 13 states.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Articles established a weak central government and placed most powers in the hands of the states. Under the Articles, the US economy faltered, since the central government lacked the power to enforce tax laws or regulate commerce.