Question

Which of these accurately reflects a WEAKNESS in the Articles of Confederation? A) Congress taxed citizens too much. B) There was no separation of powers. Eliminate C) The document was too easily amended by the states. D) The central government held too much power over the states.

Answer 1

The Articles of Confederation was a a weak document for a number of reasons, but one glaring one what that there was no separation of powers. The government consisted only of a unicameral congress: there was no president, executive branch, or court system. This actually helped to make the national government too weak and the state governments very powerful.

Answer 2

B would be the answer to your question