Question

Why was the national government unable to settle legal disputes between the states under the Articles of Confederation?

A.
The Untied States did not have a strong military.

B.
The United States did not have a national court system.

C.
The United States did not have a chief executive.

D.
The United States did not have a national legislature.

Answer 1

B. The United States did not have a national court system — under the Articles there was no federal judiciary to hear and decide disputes between states.