Which of the Following Was NOT a Major Weakness of the Government

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a major weakness of the government created by the Articles of Confederation?

• A)It limited freedom of the press,frequently arresting newspaper editors who printed stories critical of the government.
• B)It lacked the power to regulate commerce among the states.
• C)It lacked the power to collect taxes from individuals,having to rely instead on contributions from the states.
• D)It lacked the power to prevent states from printing worthless currency.
• E)It lacked the power to create a standing army.

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