Question

The Articles of Confederation was the basis of the first government of the United States, but it contained some glaring weaknesses. Identify THREE of the largest ones and explain what impact they had on the new country.

Answer 1

1.) taxing. under the articles of confederation, the federal government didnt have the right to tax 

2.) enforcement. under the articles of confederation, congress could pass laws, but could not enforce them 

3.) amendment. amending the articles was extremely difficult because it took a unanimous vote