Question

weakness of the articles of confederation
limited powers of the articles
under the articles, most powers belonged to the states.
the federal government was explicitly forbidden from
exercising the following powers:

• taxation: the federal government was unable to create

any form of tax

• interstate trade: congress could not establish national

trade regulations, resulting in frequent trade wars
amongst the states.

• judicial: the articles permitted no federal court

system with which to settle conflicts between states.

• executive: while states were led by governors, the

united states lacked a central leader like a president.

• legislative: the federal government could create laws

but not in application to the states, and had no power
to enforce them.
under the articles of confederation,
which of the following did not exist?

• a federal congress
• individual states
• a central national leader

Explanation:

The left slide notes that under the Articles of Confederation, the U.S. lacked a central leader like a president. A federal Congress existed (with limited legislative power), and individual states retained most powers and clearly existed.

Answer:

c. a central national leader