USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -With the passage of time, weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation became apparent; Congress commanded little respect and no support from state governments anxious to maintain their power. Congress could not raise funds, regulate trade, or conduct foreign policy without the voluntary agreement of the states.

Detailed explanation-2: -Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States; . . .

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

Detailed explanation-4: -The national government had no way of implementing or enforcing its legislative decisions. The national government had no judicial branch. There was no effective way to resolve disputes between states, such as competing claims to the same territory.