Summarize the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation(1 point)
1. It gave full control to the federal government.
2. It did not free enslaved people.
3. Congress had limited powers, Congress could pass laws (but nine states had to approve a law before it could take effect), Congress could not regulate trade, and Congress did not have the power to tax.
4. It allowed the government to divide up land disputes.
5. There was no national court system to settle disputes between states.
6. Amendments to the Articles required unanimous approval from all states, making it difficult to amend or change the weak structure.
7. The central government had no executive branch, lacking a strong leader to execute laws and enforce decisions.
8. The lack of a national currency led to economic issues and trade difficulties between states.
9. The central government could not raise an army without permission from the states, which made it challenging to defend the country and maintain security.
10. There was no system of checks and balances, resulting in an imbalance of power and potential for abuse by individual states.
11. The central government had no power to regulate interstate commerce, leading to competition and conflicts among states.
12. There was limited coordination and cooperation between states, making it challenging to address common issues and achieve collective goals.