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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