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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]
Use the table to answer the question.Weaknesses in the Articles of ConfederationWeaknessNo power to enforce lawsNo executive branchNo judicial branchHow did these weaknesses impact the writing of the Constitution?
A
The Founding Fathers gave Congress the power to legislate.
B
The Founding Fathers created a government with three branches.
C
The Founding Fathers gave the states the power to interpret national laws?
D
The Founding Fathers created the office of president to settle disputes.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Articles established a weak central government and placed most powers in the hands of the states. Under the Articles, the US economy faltered, since the central government lacked the power to enforce tax laws or regulate commerce.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -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.

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