what are five weaknesses of the articles of confederation?
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['Each state only had one vote in Congress, regardless of size.', 'Congress did not have the power to tax.', 'Congress did not have the power to regulate foreign and interstate commerce.', 'There was no executive branch to enforce any acts passed by Congress.', 'There was no national court system or judicial branch.']
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Unlike the Constitution, the Articles of Confederation did not provide for three separate branches of government: executive, legislative, and judicial. ... Instead, Congress held all the central government's power.
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Shay's Rebellion showed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. When the central government couldn't put down the rebellion, the first stirrings of federalism began to gather strength. ... The government gave most powers to the states, and the central government consisted only of a legislature.
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What weakness in the Articles of Confederation led to a conflict between Virginia and Maryland? Congress did not have the power to print currency. Congress did not have the power to enforce laws in the States. Congress did not have the power to regulate trade among the States.
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As a constitutions, the Articles of Confederation were concerned primarily with . . . limiting the powers of the central government.
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The Articles of Confederation represented an attempt to balance the sovereignty of the states with an effective national government. Under the Articles, the states, not Congress, had the power to tax.
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['Preamble. Introduction.', 'Statement of Natural Rights. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.', 'Grievances. complaints.', 'Resolution of Independence. Closing, stating that they should be free states.', 'What are some grievances? The king refused to pass laws and he suspended the legislature.']
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1)There was no President or court system, 2)Each state had only one vote, 3) limited powers, 4)each state could make own coins/money 5) Congress could settle conflicts between states and could ask for money and soldiers but not force it 6) All 13 state shad to agree to the Articles of Confederation.
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The federal government, under the Articles, was too weak to enforce their laws and therefore had no power. The Continental Congress had borrowed money to fight the Revolutionary War and could not repay their debts.
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Economic problems under the Articles One of the biggest problems was that the national government had no power to impose taxes. To avoid any perception of “taxation without representation,” the Articles of Confederation allowed only state governments to levy taxes.
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The American Revolution and the Articles of Confederation. Shay's Rebellion showed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. ... It could not regulate trade or keep the states from circulating their own currency. No chief executive could make real decisions, and no national court could settle disputes among states.
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The Articles of Confederation gave the national government so little power that they could ask for money, but since it was an option for the states, they usually declined. This drove the country into debt. ... This helped the country realize that the Articles weren't a good enough plan wih major problems.
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['1st. Only 1 vote for each state.', '2nd. Congress powerless to levy taxes or duties.', '3rd. Congress powerless to regulate commerce.', '4th. No executive power.', '5th. No national court system.', '6th. Amendments required the consent of all states.', '7th. 9/3rd majority require.']
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The weaknesses are: Too much power to congress. Not enough checks/balances on incurring US Debt. Not enough checks/balances on declaring war - those who would declare it should be willing to go themselves - all means of negotiation and collaboration should be tried first.
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With the passage of time, weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation became apparent; Congress commanded little respect and no support from state governments anxious to maintain their power. Congress could not raise funds, regulate trade, or conduct foreign policy without the voluntary agreement of the states.
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The Articles created a loose confederation of sovereign states and a weak central government, leaving most of the power with the state governments. The need for a stronger Federal government soon became apparent and eventually led to the Constitutional Convention in 1787.
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