Multiple Choice. Which of the following was a significant weakness of the Articles of Confederation that the Constitution addressed?(1 point)

Question

Responses

Excessive centralized power
Excessive centralized power

Inability to levy taxes
Inability to levy taxes

Lack of a national judiciary
Lack of a national judiciary

Absence of a standing army

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Inability to levy taxes

The Articles of Confederation did not grant the federal government the power to levy taxes, which was a significant weakness that the Constitution addressed by allowing Congress to impose and collect taxes.