Multiple Choice. Which of the following was a significant weakness of the Articles of Confederation that the Constitution addressed?(1 point)ResponsesExcessive centralized powerExcessive centralized powerAbsence of a standing armyAbsence of a standing armyInability to levy taxesInability to levy taxesLack of a national judiciary
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The correct response is: Inability to levy taxes.
The Articles of Confederation did not grant the federal government the power to impose taxes, which created significant financial difficulties for the nation. The U.S. Constitution addressed this weakness by giving Congress the authority to levy taxes.
