MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
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The ability of Congress to tax.
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The inability of Congress to tax.
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The ability of Congress to declare war.
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The ability of Congress to create courts.
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Detailed explanation-1: -One of the biggest problems with the Articles of Confederation was that it did not allow the national government to levy taxes on citizens, thus putting it at the mercy of states. The Constitution rectified the loophole, allowing both, the federal government and state governments to levy and collect taxes.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -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.