USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Congress under the Articles lacked authority to levy taxes. She could only request the states to contribute their fair share to the common treasury, but the requested amounts were not forthcoming. To remedy this defect, Congress applied to the states for power to lay duties and secure the public debts.

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: -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-4: -Weak Central Government – Taxation Probably the biggest flaw in the Articles of Confederation was their inability to impose taxation effectively on the states. The states contributed revenue to the federal government based on the value of privately owned land within the state.