Why is rule of law so essential to a functioning democracy ?

What is the main reason the united states removed the taliban from power shortly after the september 11 2001 attacks ?

Select the five weaknesses of the articles of confederation. congress could not declare war or establish an army. congress could not levy taxes. congress could not control trade. not all the states were represented in congress. no national court system. no executive to enforce the laws. congress could not negotiate with foreign governments. the national government could not borrow money. nine of the states had to agree to pass a law.

Which of these is an edge city? boston, ma chicago, il irvine, ca detroit, mi