Questions and Answers
What was a problem caused by needing 9 out of 13 states to agree on a law?
What was a weakness related to the absence of an executive official?
There was no one to ensure that laws were carried out.
What was the issue caused by the lack of a judicial branch?
There were no means of interpreting laws or carrying out justice.
What difficulty arose from the requirement of a unanimous vote to change the Articles?
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What problem did Congress face due to lacking power to collect taxes?
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What issue arose from the government being unable to control trade between the states?
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What was a problem related to each state having its own currency?
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Study Notes
Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
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Legislative Approval: Required agreement from 9 out of 13 states to pass laws, hindering effective governance and legislative efficiency.
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Lack of Executive Authority: Absence of an executive official meant there was no enforcement of laws, leading to a disconnect between law creation and implementation.
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Absence of Judicial System: No national courts existed to interpret laws or adjudicate disputes, undermining the rule of law and justice across states.
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Amendment Rigidity: Required unanimous consent to amend the Articles, creating challenges in addressing flaws or adapting to new situations as they arose.
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Inability to Tax: Congress did not have the authority to levy taxes, resulting in difficulties in addressing national debt, funding government operations, maintaining military forces, and supporting infrastructure development.
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Interstate Trade Control: The lack of federal control over commerce allowed states to impose tariffs on each other, disrupting economic relations and trade efficiency.
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Multiple Currencies: Each state issuing its own currency led to instability, complicating trade between states and contributing to economic disarray.
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Explore the key weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation through these flashcards. Understand how the lack of a strong central authority and the absence of an executive and judicial branch hindered effective governance. This quiz is essential for understanding early American government challenges.
