The Articles of Confederation is the document that was the basis of the first government of the United States. Despite its importance, it contained many flaws that weakened the new country.

Identify the items listed here that were weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. Choose ALL that apply

It gave Congress the power to declare war.

It lacked an Executive branch of government.

It required all states to agree on any amendments.

It could not collect taxes.

It allowed Congress to establish post offices.

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19 May, 11:45

The Articles of Confederation is the document that was the basis of the first government of the United States. Despite its importance, it contained many flaws that weakened the new country.

Identify the items listed here that were weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. Choose ALL that apply

It gave Congress the power to declare war.

It lacked an Executive branch of government.

It required all states to agree on any amendments.

It could not collect taxes.

It allowed Congress to establish post offices.

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Ricky Rojas · Answer 1

The answer is 2,3, and 4.

Jonas Buckley · Answer 2

The Articles of Confederation were weak because it lacked an Executive branch of government, required all states to agree on any amendments and could not collect taxes.

Truth be told, the thirteen colonies/states didn't want a strong government, they fought against the English monarchy because of this. They wanted that power remained within the states. Of course, this changed later.