If the government under the articles of confederation was so ineffective, then the people can

Can hold more power that's decentralized power.

Explanation:

One of the reason government under the Articles of Confederation was ineffective is because the national government can not enforce policies because this was the duty of the state governments.

The government under the Articles of Confederation was ineffective because in order to change anything or amend any articles, all the states involved have to agree.

Because of this, the Constitution was made to correct the decentralized government which has numerous advantages for instance, the congress that has no power to levy taxes is being corrected by the Constitution which makes the congress able to level taxes and make policies.

Agree to pass an amendment to the Articles.

Explanation:

The Articles of Confederation had more weakness than strength and would require at least 9 of the 13 stsates before it can be amended. Because the congress lacked much power, the federal government was choked. Congress only had capability to pass laws but had no power to enforce those laws. Without the support of the state, the laws passed by the congress will not be enforced. Amending the Articles of Confederation would also require a unanimous decision, which would be extremely difficult.