Question

What were the main weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation government? (Select the three correct answers.)(1 point)
Responses

No power to tax
No power to tax

States could ignore treaties
States could ignore treaties

Strict presidential powers
Strict presidential powers

Too many federal judges
Too many federal judges

Weak central government
Weak central government

Over-regulated commerce

Answer 1

The main weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation government were:

1. No power to tax
2. States could ignore treaties
3. Weak central government

These characteristics contributed to the ineffectiveness of the government under the Articles of Confederation.