Question
Why were the Articles of Confederation replaced with the Constitution?
Responses
They took too much power from the states.
They took too much power from the states.
They were not clear enough to understand.
They were not clear enough to understand.
They made the federal government too weak.
They made the federal government too weak.
They were too similar to British laws.
Responses
They took too much power from the states.
They took too much power from the states.
They were not clear enough to understand.
They were not clear enough to understand.
They made the federal government too weak.
They made the federal government too weak.
They were too similar to British laws.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The Articles of Confederation were replaced with the Constitution primarily because **they made the federal government too weak.** The Articles established a government that lacked the power to enforce laws, regulate commerce, and impose taxes, which made it difficult to address national challenges and maintain order. The limitations of the Articles highlighted the need for a stronger central government, leading to the Constitutional Convention and the drafting of the Constitution, which aimed to create a more effective federal system.