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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The central government held too much power over the states.
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The document was too easily amended by the states.
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There was no separation of powers.
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Congress taxed citizens too much.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Which of these accurately reflects a WEAKNESS in the Articles of Confederation? The government consisted only of a unicameral congress: there was no president, executive branch, or court system. This actually helped to make the national government too weak and the state governments very powerful.
Detailed explanation-2: -The weakness of the Articles of Confederation was that Congress was not strong enough to enforce laws or raise taxes, making it difficult for the new nation to repay their debts from the Revolutionary War.
Detailed explanation-3: -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.
Detailed explanation-4: -One of the biggest problems was that the national government had no power to impose taxes. To avoid any perception of “taxation without representation, ” the Articles of Confederation allowed only state governments to levy taxes.