Question

what was seen as the flaw in the articles of confederation during the constitutional convention?

a. they gave the federal government too much power and the states not enough.

b. they didnt distinguish between the rights of men who owned land and those who didnt.

c. they werent specific enough about congress ability to enforce the articles.

d. they gave too many rights to black people, indigenous people, and white women.

Explanation:

• Option A: The Articles of Confederation gave the federal government very little power and the states a great deal, so this is incorrect.
• Option B: Land - ownership and the distinction of rights based on it was not a major flaw of the Articles of Confederation in the context of the Constitutional Convention's view of its flaws.
• Option C: The Articles of Confederation had a weak Congress that lacked the power to enforce its decisions or the Articles themselves. This was a significant flaw as it made the federal government ineffective.
• Option D: The Articles of Confederation did not give significant rights to Black people, indigenous people, or white women, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

C. They weren't specific enough about Congress' ability to enforce the Articles.