What were the weaknesses of the US government under the articles of confederation?

Answer 1

• One vote for each State, regardless of size.
• Congress powerless to lay and collect taxes or duties.
• Congress powerless to regulate foreign and interstate commerce.
• No executive to enforce acts of Congress.
• No national court system.
• Amendment only with consent of all States.
• A 9/13 majority required to pass laws.
• Articles only a "firm league of friendship."

Answer 2

The federal government under the Articles of Confederation did not have much direct power over the states. It could not directly tax any commerce, or regulate trade, and did not have a provision for a national army. There was also no chief executive.

Answer 3

Drafted during the years 1776 and 1777, while the colonists were still fighting for independence, the Articles of Confederation created a weak national government with most of the governmental powers retained by the states. The Articles provided no separation of branches. There was no president or any other independent executive, nor was there a federal judicial branch. Congress, the legislature, was the only branch of government. Laws required unanimous votes. Members elected to congress did not vote as individuals, but as states. While congress did have some powers, it could not enforce its laws on the states or the people. States were permitted to coin their own money. There was no regulation of commerce between the states and states could even enter into treaties with foreign nations and declare war, "with the consent of Congress." Congress could not tax the states or the people, it could only request funds to run the government.

Answer 4

1. The 13 states wanted the Congress to have limited powers

thats one, i cant remember the other two, its been years.