Which of the Following Was Not a Weakness of the National

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was not a weakness of the national government under the Articles of Confederation?

• A) the ability to create a nationwide postal service
• B) the lack of authority to raise troops
• C) the inability to enforce laws
• D) the ability of states to independently negotiate with foreign powers
• E) the inability of Congress to raise an army by its own power

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