Question

under the articles of confederation, why didnt the national government enforce the laws?
the states had the power to enforce the national laws.
the executive branch was ineffective in enforcing the laws.
the national police force had no power to enforce the laws.
the president was just a figurehead and could not enforce laws.

Explanation:

Under the Articles of Confederation, there was no strong - executive branch. The national government lacked the power to enforce laws as there was no effective executive to carry out and enforce legislation. The states had more power and the national government was weak.

Answer:

The executive branch was ineffective in enforcing the laws.