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What was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

A. It did not give the power to declare war against other nations.

B. It made changing the structure of the government too easy.

C. It did not give the power to tax and spend.

D. It did not allow for negotiation of a peace treaty with Britain.

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Answer:

Congress had not have the power to tax. Congress did not have the power to regulate foreign and interstate commerce. There was no executive branch to enforce any acts passed by Congress. There was no national court system.

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Answer:

C. It did not give the power to tax and spend

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