Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

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What was one of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

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Lack of strong central government

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Which aspect of the Articles of Confederation led to a weak central government? Limited power to regulate trade, Lack of a national court system, Inability to enforce laws, Lack of a strong executive branch and inability to levy taxes

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Lack of a strong executive branch and inability to levy taxes

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What power was lacking in the Articles of Confederation, which made it difficult for the government to raise funds?

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levy taxes

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Why was the absence of an executive branch considered a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

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The absence of an executive branch resulted in a lack of strong central leadership and the inability to enforce laws or coordinate actions effectively.

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What was one consequence of not having a national court system under the Articles of Confederation?

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Inconsistent rulings and difficulty in resolving disputes between states.

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What made it difficult to pass laws under the Articles of Confederation? Options: Approval of 7 out of 13 states, Approval of 11 out of 13 states, Approval of 5 out of 13 states, Approval of 9 out of 13 states

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Approval of 9 out of 13 states

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Which weakness of the Articles of Confederation limited the ability of the government to enforce its decisions? Options: Lack of funding for the government, Lack of strong central authority, Lack of a judicial branch, Lack of representation for smaller states

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Lack of strong central authority

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What was one of the major flaws of the Articles of Confederation in terms of taxation?

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The national government did not have the power to levy taxes directly on the people.

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Why did the lack of a national court system pose a problem for the Articles of Confederation?

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The lack of a national court system meant no centralized authority for interpreting and enforcing laws.

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How did the weak central government of the Articles of Confederation impact the effectiveness of the government?

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It limited the government's ability to enforce laws, collect taxes, and regulate commerce.