MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Congress did not have the power to impose taxes
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States had more power than the national government
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No chief executive (president)
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New laws needed approval from the states
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Detailed explanation-1: -The articles state that the States are entered into a firm league of friendship with each other. This is to improve their common defense, the security of their liberties, general welfare, and so on. Thus the league of friendship is not a weakness.
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 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-4: -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.