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The greatest weakness of the Articles of Confederation was the lack of central government. Some states even went to war with each other before the constitution came into effect.

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What was weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

The government only had one branch and lacked the ability to tax and draft.


Why did the colonial leaders decide they needed a stronger government than the one provided by the Articles of Confederation?

The Articles of Confederation were replaced by the Constitution because it included the Bill of Rights.


Which weakness of the Articles of Confederation prevented US citizens from being equally represented?

One vote for each state


What is one strength and one weakness of the articles of the confederation?

Weakness: states had more power than the central government, they congress could not form an army Strengnth: first unified government after the revolution


One shortcoming of the Articles of Confederation was that it did not provide for?

The Articles of Confederation failed to provide for a national judiciary, which was one of its shortcomings. The Articles of Confederation were created in 1777.


Can you change the Articles of Confederation?

This question is nebulously worded and can mean one of two questions: 1) Can an individual today change the words/paragraphs/articles of the Articles of Confederation? -- No. The Articles of Confederation is an historical document. 2) Were the Articles of Confederation, while in use, subject to an amendment process? -- Yes. The Articles could be amended provided that the amendment was passed in all of the State Legislatures.


How many houses have tha Articles of Confederation?

the articles of confederation had a one house legislature


What weakness did delegates at the Constitutional Convention see in the Articles of Confederation?

The government only had one branch.


What was one one way the constitution attempted to reconcile a weakness of the articles of confederation?

The US Constitution created a strong central federal government as opposed to the state-centered Articles of Confederation. The new government would have powers of taxation, printing money, treaties, a standing military, and regulation of interstate commerce. It would become the law of the land and supersede any conflicting state laws.


What was the weaknesses of the articles of the confederation?

link two weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation to one of the six Purposes of Government


How many states had to approve an amendments to the articles of confederation?

The Articles of Confederation required unanimous consent of the states for an amendment. Two attempts were made to amend the Articles of Confederation, each one failing by one vote.


What is the one weakness and strength of the Articles of Confederation?

It did not provide for an executive or judicial branch.