The reason why some of the founders of the American republic considered the lack of a national executive and judiciary under the Articles of Confederation as one <span>of the documents great strenghts is because the favored a weak central government and "strong" individual states--since they were afraid that a strong central government would become tyrannical. </span>
The less ending of a punishment is a reduced sentence
Answer:
Due to addiction.
Explanation:
Captain Nixon continue drinking even though he has to hide his alcohol because he is addictive to drinking and can't resist to it. he does not get into trouble for his drinking because he is the highest authority on the ship and nobody can question him for his actions. If he is of lowering rank, then the higher authority on the ship can question him and can stop him from drinking alcohol on the duty. So that's why he continue drinking and not get into trouble for his drinking.