The Constitution addressed weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation primarily by providing a stronger centralized government. Under the Articles, the federal government lacked the authority to levy taxes, regulate commerce, and enforce laws, which led to significant challenges in governance.
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More powers to the states - This is not correct, as the Constitution aimed to create a stronger federal government rather than placing more power in the states.
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Centralized government - Yes, the Constitution established a federal government with greater powers, including the ability to tax, regulate interstate commerce, and enforce laws.
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All enslaved African-Americans would be counted in the population - This statement is misleading. The Constitution included the Three-Fifths Compromise, which counted enslaved individuals as three-fifths of a person for purposes of representation and taxation, but it did not recognize them as full citizens.
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Judicial branch would have the power to pass laws - This is incorrect; the judicial branch interprets laws, but it does not have the power to pass them. That power is granted to the legislative branch.
Thus, the most accurate statement regarding how the Constitution aimed to resolve weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation is that it provided a centralized government.
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