Question

Why were the Articles of Confederation so weak?

Answer 1

The major downfall of the article of confederation was simply weakness. the federal government under the articles was to weak to enforce their laws and therefore had no power the continental congress had to borrow money that’s why :)

Answer 2

Taxation, trade and commerce, no national military, one vote per state, no national courts, no executive branch. They practically didn’t enforce the laws because they were weak.