The Most Basic Weakness of the Articles of Confederation Was

question 52

Multiple Choice

The most basic weakness of the Articles of Confederation was which of the following?

• A) Tax levels that were too high for most Americans
• B) An overpowering executive
• C) Congress's lack of power to conduct foreign affairs
• D) Congress's lack of power to declare war
• E) The inability of Congress to raise funds

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Definitions:

Defense Mechanism

Unconscious tactics employed to shield an individual from the distress tied to undesirable thoughts or emotions.

Sublimation

In psychology, sublimation refers to the process of channeling unacceptable impulses, thoughts, or emotions into more acceptable or productive behaviors.

Violent Impulses

Sudden urges to exhibit aggressive behaviors or actions, which can be a symptom of underlying psychological or neurological issues.

Collective Unconscious

A term by Carl Jung to describe structures of the unconscious mind shared among beings of the same species.