Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

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

• Lack of strong central government

• Inability to regulate trade

• Absence of executive branch

• Lack of unified currency

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

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

• levy taxes

• regulate trade

• borrow money

• impose tariffs

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

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

• The absence of an executive branch allowed for too much power to be concentrated in the hands of the states.

• The absence of an executive branch led to a lack of accountability and oversight in the government.

• The absence of an executive branch resulted in a slow and inefficient decision-making process.

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

• Increased power of state courts and decreased power of federal government.

• Efficient and timely resolution of disputes between states.

• Strong and unified interpretation of the law across all states.

• Inconsistent rulings and difficulty in resolving disputes between states.

What made it difficult to pass laws under the Articles of Confederation?

• 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

Which weakness of the Articles of Confederation limited the ability of the government to enforce its decisions?

• Lack of funding for the government

• Lack of strong central authority

• Lack of a judicial branch

• Lack of representation for smaller states

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

• The Articles of Confederation did not provide a clear framework for tax collection.

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

• The Articles of Confederation imposed excessive taxes on the people.

• The Articles of Confederation allowed the states to impose taxes on each other.

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

• Without a national court system, there was no way to resolve disputes between states.

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

• The absence of a national court system hindered the ability to enforce federal laws effectively.

• The lack of a national court system led to confusion and inconsistency in legal decisions.

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

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

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

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

• It had no impact on the government's ability to enforce laws, collect taxes, and regulate commerce.