The Constitution succeeded where the Articles of Confederation failed by granting the federal government more power, such as the power to tax, assemble a military, and control interstate commerce. This helped to balance the power between the federal and state governments.
Ultimately, the Articles of Confederation failed because they were crafted to keep the national government as weak as possible: There was no power to enforce laws. No judicial branch or national courts. Amendments needed to have a unanimous vote.
