Question

What were the weaknesses of the national government under the Articles of Confederation? Multiple Choice.

no national legislature
no authority to deal with foreign governments
large states wanted more voting power than small states
no executive branch
no national court system
no power to levy taxes

Answer 1

Congress commanded little respect and no support from state governments anxious to maintain their power

Answer 2

Answer: weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation became apparent; Congress commanded little respect and no support from state governments anxious to maintain their power.