Why did america’s first government, the articles of confederation, fail? a it did not let the people vote b it was impossible to make laws because there was no committee process c it was very corrupt and had a difficult time keeping the people satisfied d to make decisions, all states had to reach a consensus (which was very difficult) 2. the articles of confederation gave the states a no power. b the same power as the national government. c less power than the national government. d more power than the national government. 3. the first government of the united states was the a constitution. b mayflower compact. c articles of confederation. d declaration of independence. 4. the articles of confederation represented the americans' distrust of a the british. b states rights. c any governing authority. d a strong central government. 20 points give right answer