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MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
During the 1780s, the United States faced problems due to weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. These problems led to the drafting of the U.S. Constitution in 1787. “The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America."Which problem was the above provision (part) of the U.S. Constitution designed to address?
A
Lack of centralized authority within the federal government
B
Unresolved disputes between states
C
Outstanding Revolutionary War debt
D
Continued British military presences on U.S. soil
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress lacked the authority to regulate commerce, making it unable to protect or standardize trade between foreign nations and the various states.

Detailed explanation-2: -Congress was unable to regulate interstate and foreign commerce; some states refused to pay for goods they purchased from abroad. 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.

Detailed explanation-3: -One of the most significant changes between the Articles of Confederation and Constitution was the creation of the three branches of government: the executive, legislative, and judicial. This separation of powers ensured that power would not be concentrated in one particular branch.

Detailed explanation-4: -Correct – The national government lacked the power to collect taxes under the Articles of Confederation.

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