MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
SHAYS REBELLION
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conduct foreign affairs
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borrow money and issue currency
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maintain an army
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make slavery legal
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Detailed explanation-1: -Under the Articles, the states, not Congress, had the power to tax. Congress could raise money only by asking the states for funds, borrowing from foreign governments, and selling western lands. In addition, Congress could not draft soldiers or regulate trade.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Article-4: This Article allows for consequential changes in the Ist Schedule i.e. names of the States in the Union of India and IVth Schedule i.e. a number of seats allotted in the Rajya Sabha for each state. Constitution will not treat any such law altering existing States or creating a new State, as the amendment.