MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
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No executive branch
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States printed their own currency
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Amendments required a unanimous vote
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Strong national court system
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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.