Which weaknesses are associated with the Articles of Confederation?

Question

Choose all that apply.

(4 points)

All states had to approve amendments

The one house legislature was based on population

The central government held to much power

States coined there own money

Slavery was banned in the Northwest Territory

Under the Articles, each state sent one delegate to Congress. Thus each state, no matter its size or population, had one vote. Congress did have the power to declare war. It could appoint military officers, coln money, and operate post offices. It was also responsible for foreign affairs and could sign treaties. Use the excerpt to answer the question. Based to this excerpt from the text, what was one potential problem with the Articles of Confederation? (1 point)

Congress alone had the power to declare war

Smaller states had the same voting power in Congress as larger states

States could no longer deal directly with foreign countries.

There was no civilian control of the military

Answer 1

The weaknesses associated with the Articles of Confederation include:

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

Based on the excerpt provided, one potential problem with the Articles of Confederation was:

Smaller states had the same voting power in Congress as larger states.

This indicates that each state, regardless of size or population, had equal representation and voting power in Congress, which could lead to inequities in representation and decision-making.