The main weakness of the Articles of Confederation was that it did not give the power to tax and spend. This lack of authority made it difficult for the federal government to raise revenue to support its functions and respond to national needs, leading to financial instability and an inability to fund a standing army or pay debts. Other weaknesses included the inability to regulate commerce and the requirement for unanimous consent from the states to amend the Articles, which made effective governance problematic.
What was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
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It did not allow for negotiation of a peace treaty with Britain.
It did not allow for negotiation of a peace treaty with Britain.
It did not give the power to tax and spend.
It did not give the power to tax and spend.
It did not give the power to declare war against other nations.
It did not give the power to declare war against other nations.
It made changing the structure of the government too easy.
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