The need for a strong executive role in the American government was identified in the Articles of Confederation. Among the thing
s that the central government could not do were (select BOTH correct responses for full credit): Select one or more:
a. pass laws without the consent of states
b. collect taxes
C. regulate trade
d. declare war
Our constitution created a system of checks and balances to insure that no one branch of government becomes too strong and be able to control all of the government
