MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
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no one would go to jail
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disputes between states or citizens of different states could not be settled fairly
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there wa no system to license lawyers
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -No independent judiciary Since Congress had no means to enforce its laws, the states could simply ignore national laws without fear of retribution. Also, since there was no national court system, individual persons or states could not file complaints against the national government.
Detailed explanation-2: -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.
Detailed explanation-3: -Under the Articles of Confederation, the central government had limited power and jurisdiction, making it difficult for the government to successfully rule the nation. The government was unable to enact and enforce laws, regulate business, or collect taxes.
Detailed explanation-4: -Congress did not have the power to regulate foreign and interstate commerce. There was no executive branch to enforce any acts passed by Congress.