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Which of the following is one example of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Each state only had one vote in Congress, regardless of size. Congress had not have the power to tax. Congress did not have the power to regulate foreign and interstate commerce.
Which of the following was a way in which Shays's Rebellion demonstrated the weaknesses of the national government under the Articles of Confederation?
Led by veteran Daniel Shays, the rebellion demonstrated the weaknesses of the federal government under the Articles, as it could neither raise the money to pay the veterans nor raise an army to put down the uprising. The national government could not tax citizens directly, only request money from the states.
Which of the following statements best explains the compromise behind the creation of the Electoral College quizlet?
Which of the following statements best explains the compromise behind the creation of the Electoral College? The commerce clause of the Constitution grants Congress the power to regulate interstate commerce.
Which of the following describes a constitutional provision in the newly ratified Constitution that does that?
Which of the following describes a constitutional provision in the newly ratified Constitution that does that? US Senators were chosen by state legislatures.