Articles of Confederation- Weaknesses 1. The federal government did not have the
ability to tax.
2. The federal government did not have the
ability to raise and maintain an army and
navy.
3. States were able coin their own money,
causing confusion.
4. The federal government did not have the
power to regulate interstate commerce.
5. The passage of laws required the
approval of 9 of 13 states (almost 70%).
6. No real executive branch to enforce
laws.
U. S. Constitution
Explain how the U. S. Constitution
addressed each weakness.