Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

Medium Period 3: 1754–1800 Articles Of Confederation

The Articles of Confederation, adopted in 1781, represented the first constitution of the United States. While it served as a framework for the newly formed government, it had significant weaknesses that eventually led to its replacement by the U.S. Constitution in 1789. Consider the following question regarding the Articles of Confederation:

Which of the following statements best describes a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

The Articles allowed Congress to regulate interstate commerce.

The Articles established a strong central government with executive authority.

The lack of a national judiciary led to inconsistent interpretation of laws.

The Articles provided a means for amendments to be passed quickly.

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