Which weaknesses are associated with the Articles of Confederation?

Question

Choose two that apply.

(2 points)
Responses

All states had to approve amendments
All states had to approve amendments

The one house legislature was based on population
The one house legislature was based on population

The central government held to much power
The central government held to much power

States coined there own money
States coined there own money

Slavery was banned in the Northwest Territory

Answer 1

The weaknesses associated with the Articles of Confederation include:

1. All states had to approve amendments.
2. States coined their own money.

These points illustrate the difficulties in achieving consensus for changes and the economic issues arising from states having their own currencies.