what were four major weaknesses of the articles of confederation?
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['Each state only had one vote in Congress, regardless of size.', 'Congress did not have the power to tax.', 'Congress did not have the power to regulate foreign and interstate commerce.', 'There was no executive branch to enforce any acts passed by Congress.', 'There was no national court system or judicial branch.']
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['No central leadership (executive branch)', 'Congress had no power to enforce its laws.', 'Congress had no power to tax.', 'Congress had no power to regulate trade.', 'No national court system (judicial branch)', 'Changes to the Articles required unanimous.']
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The Articles of Confederation offered no system of courts in the jurisdiction of the national government. This meant that the entire judiciary branch was dependent on the states. ... Since Congress had no means to enforce its laws, the states could simply ignore national laws without fear of retribution.
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Shay's Rebellion showed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. When the central government couldn't put down the rebellion, the first stirrings of federalism began to gather strength. ... The government gave most powers to the states, and the central government consisted only of a legislature.
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The federal government, under the Articles, was too weak to enforce their laws and therefore had no power. The Continental Congress had borrowed money to fight the Revolutionary War and could not repay their debts. States had also fallen into debt and were raising taxes to pay off those debts.
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A major weakness of the Articles of Confederation was that Congress could not tax. Congress could only request that taxes be submitted.
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The Articles of Confederation contain thirteen articles and a conclusion. They were signed by forty-eight people from the thirteen states. Signers included Samuel Adams, John Dickinson, Elbridge Gerry, John Hancock, Richard Henry Lee, Gouverneur Morris, Robert Morris, Roger Sherman, and John Witherspoon.
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1)There was no President or court system, 2)Each state had only one vote, 3) limited powers, 4)each state could make own coins/money 5) Congress could settle conflicts between states and could ask for money and soldiers but not force it 6) All 13 state shad to agree to the Articles of Confederation.
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Above all, the colonists wanted to preserve their liberties, but the central governments' lack of power proved to be disastrous. It could not regulate trade or keep the states from circulating their own currency. No chief executive could make real decisions, and no national court could settle disputes among states.
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['Too much power to congress.', 'Not enough checks/balances on incurring US Debt.', 'Not enough checks/balances on declaring war - those who would declare it should be willing to go themselves - all means of negotiation and collaboration should be tried first.']
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How did the constitution fix the weaknesses of the articles of confederation? The Constitution fixed the weaknesses by allowing the central government certain powers/rights. ... Congress now has the right to levy taxes. Congress has the ability to regulate trade between states and other countries.
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One of the biggest problems was that the national government had no power to impose taxes. To avoid any perception of “taxation without representation,” the Articles of Confederation allowed only state governments to levy taxes. To pay for its expenses, the national government had to request money from the states.
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What weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation did the Constitutional Convention hope to address? The wanted the Congress to have more power to regulate interstate and international commerce. Also, for the Congress to tax the people. What was special about the group of men that met at the Constitutional Convention?
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Economic problems under the Articles One of the biggest problems was that the national government had no power to impose taxes. To avoid any perception of “taxation without representation,” the Articles of Confederation allowed only state governments to levy taxes.
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The Articles of Confederation was the United States' first constitution. ... The Articles of Confederation created a national government composed of a Congress, which had the power to declare war, appoint military officers, sign treaties, make alliances, appoint foreign ambassadors, and manage relations with Indians.
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The Articles of Confederation created a national government composed of a Congress, which had the power to declare war, appoint military officers, sign treaties, make alliances, appoint foreign ambassadors, and manage relations with Indians. ... In addition, Congress could not draft soldiers or regulate trade.
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The weaknesses are: Too much power to congress. Not enough checks/balances on incurring US Debt. Not enough checks/balances on declaring war - those who would declare it should be willing to go themselves - all means of negotiation and collaboration should be tried first.