Question

What was a major problem with the central government under the articles of confederation

a) the central government could collect unlimited taxes from the people
b) the president could make decisions without Congress's approval
c) congress depended on the states for raising funds and defense
d) citizens were not able to elect representatives to congress

Answer 1

C. Congress depended on the states for raising funds and defense.

Under the Article of Confederation, congress did not have the ability to tax the people and thus relied on the states for financial support. Which was an issue, because the states fought and refused to do so.