What might have been the consequences had they kept the articles of confederation

One of the biggest problems was that the national government had no power to impose taxes. To avoid any perception of “taxation without representation,” the Articles of Confederation allowed only state governments to levy taxes. To pay for its expenses, the national government had to request money from the states.

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your answer will most likely be a.

a system of cooperative federalism emerged, as the powers of the federal government expanded.