Limitations of the Articles of Confederation

Hard Unit 1: Foundations Of Democracy Articles Of Confederation

The Articles of Confederation served as the first constitution for the United States but ultimately proved to be ineffective for governing the new nation. One of the main criticisms of the Articles was their inability to effectively manage economic policies among the states. Consider the following statements regarding the Articles of Confederation:

Which of the following statements describes a significant limitation of the Articles of Confederation in addressing economic issues?

The Articles allowed Congress to impose taxes on states but limited the federal government’s regulatory powers.

Congress could not regulate interstate commerce, leading to economic conflicts between states.

The Articles provided for a national bank controlled by the states to manage currency.

States were required to contribute to a federal budget that Congress had the power to enforce.

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