The national government under the Articles of Confederation was weakened by its lack of a strong central authority, as it could not impose taxes, regulate trade, or enforce laws effectively. This led to financial instability and difficulties in raising funds for military and governmental operations. Additionally, the requirement for unanimous consent to amend the Articles made it nearly impossible to address these shortcomings. Consequently, the government struggled to respond to internal and external challenges, undermining its legitimacy and effectiveness.
concregation
exposed fundamental weaknesses in government under the Articles of Confederation
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One notable strength of the national government under the Articles of Confederation was its ability to conduct foreign diplomacy and negotiate treaties. However, it lacked the power to impose taxes, regulate interstate commerce, and enforce laws, which were significant weaknesses. Therefore, any aspect that reflected effective governance or international relations was not a weakness of the national government during that period.
It was hard to trade with other countries.
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concregation
exposed fundamental weaknesses in government under the Articles of Confederation
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Under the Articles of Confederation Congress depended on donations from the states to operate which caused problems for the national government.
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.
It was hard to trade with other countries.
That would be the government as it existed under the Articles of Confederation. The Articles of Confederation had many weaknesses, most of which were addressed in the later US Constitution.
it lacked any real power over the states.
13 tax and trade system.
Lack of unity
Under the AoC there was no National Government and under the Constitution there was