Limitations of the Articles of Confederation?

Answer 1

I'm sure your textbook addresses that question is some detail but the two biggest ones were the lack of taxing authority and the lack of an executive authority. Because it could not levy taxes the congress could not raise its own money for national purposes. It could only ask the states for money and they often refused to give it. Because there was no executive the congress could not enforce whatever laws it passed. The states could, and did, ignore them if they wanted to. With that kind of weakness it was very difficult to get anything done. Michael Montagne

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Answer 2

There were many disadvantages of the Articles of Confederation (soon to be replaced by the U.S. Constitution).

Here are some:

1. No power to generate revenue (tax)

2. No central government power

3. Under the Articles of Confederation, we had no President, therefore we also had no leader to follow.

4. There was foreign currency between states (for example: If you lived in Georgia and traveled to Missouri, the states would have different currencies therefore you could be rich in one state and in another state you could be of the lowest poverty.)

5. There was no power to enforce the states to follow the laws.

6. We had no way to gather an army (no protection against foreign countries).

7. We had no power to control/regulate trade.

8. No national court system. (this means you commit all the crimes you want in one state, and if you simply moved to another state you would have no even the slightest charges on your head, and no one could do anything about it!)

As you can see there were many weaknesses to the Articles of Confederations. That is why the founding fathers later replaced it with the U.S. Constitution.

Answer 3

The ratification of the Articles of Confederation brought forth several positive and negative results. The Articles provided some protection for the states, allowing Congress to declare war, and allowing them to retain their sovereignty. Unfortunately the ills of the Articles greatly out-numbered its successes; they did not give the Government he power to levy or enforce taxes and therefore were unable to supply the armed forces with their necessary supplies. Also the Articles of Confederation, to make any amendments needed to ratification of all 13 states and thus amendments were made almost completely possible to reach. Of all the negative effects the Articles had on the nation, they must be recognized for their accomplishments while they were in effect

Answer 4

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 5

The Articles are weak because they were created by men with fear in their minds. After breaking away from British rule, it was important to Americans to establish a set of rules that looked as dissimilar to monarchy or tyranny as possible. The Articles gave lots of power and breathing room to each individual state, but it gave very little power to the National Government. They could make laws, but not enforce them. They could levy taxes, but not enforce them. They could declare war, but not force anyone to fight in it. The Articles were a joke. After Shays' Rebellion, it became clear to Americans that a strong national government and a federal constitution would be good for America...not threatening.

Answer 6

Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress could not tax, there was no central power, it could not enforce its laws, even when it could pass a law (rarely). The rules were too rigid under the Articles of Confederation, 9 states had to agree with major laws before they were passed, and in some cases, all 13 states had to agree. There was only one house in the legislature, no separation of powers.

These are most of the flaws in the Articles of Confederation.

Answer 7

nation legislature in which state would have one vote.there would be no executive or judicial branches of government

Answer 8

All of the powers that it said government had, government didn't really have.

Answer 9

The federal government didnt have enough power. They couldnt collect taxes, couldnt make money, and couldnt start wars.