Weakness of the Articles of Confederation

Easy Unit 1: Foundations Of Democracy Articles Of Confederation

The Articles of Confederation were the first constitution of the United States, ratified in 1781. However, they had several weaknesses that ultimately led to the creation of a stronger federal government under the U.S. Constitution. Which of the following was a significant weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

The federal government could levy taxes to fund its operations.

The federal government had the power to regulate interstate commerce.

The federal government required a unanimous vote to amend the Articles.

The federal government could enforce laws directly on states.

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