Which word best describes the central government that was created under the articles of confederation? powerful simplistic weak independent

The central government that was created under the Articles of Confederation was weak

The Articles created a loose confederation of sovereign states and a weak central government, leaving most of the power with the state governments. This government was too weak to enforce their laws and therefore had no power. The Continental Congress had borrowed money to fight the Revolutionary War and could not repay their debts.

Weak

Further Explanation:

These articles were known to be the first constitution of the United States and it was signed between 13 of the Original states of the US and was approved during the second continental congress that took place in the year 1777. Articles of confederation were passed after much of the debate.  Post that, This agreement was sent to the states for the ratification if required. When being ratified by the 13 original states, the Articles of Confederation was implemented on March 1, 1781, and the main guiding force and principal of the Articles of Confederation was the independence and sovereignty of States. Articles of Confederation established a weak central government.  

The government which was created under the Articles of Confederation was Weak as most of the powers were given to the states. The government wanted to make new economic policies for the states but soon it discovered the limitations under the articles of confederation and rendered it ineffective at applying new economic laws.  

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Answer Details:

Grade: High School

Chapter: Articles of Confederation

Subject: History

Keywords: Articles of Confederation, Sovereignty, economic, policies, establish, continental congress, weak government, ratification.