Question

What were the weaknesses of the articles of confederation?

Answer 1

They were to weak to enforce laws, this was their biggest weakness that they had practically. And because of this, they had no power to practically do anything. They were pretty much just a weak government. And when they wanted to go to war, they had to ask for money, and never did they pay it off. This really shows how bad they were in their own government.

a. weak national government
b. congress had no power to tax
c. no common currency
d. each state had one vote regardless of size