Question

questions 17 through 20 refer to the following. the united states under the articles of confederation had an inadequate government to make (impunity) for national emergencies for they have no authority to raise money, by regulations extending to the individual amount of states. the consequences of this are, that though in theory their resolutions concerning these matters have an unlimited validity as the enactments of the union, yet in practice they are mere recommendations which the states observe or disregard at their option. treaty - making, though it is indispensable in the state of a league or alliance between independent nations, is of uncertain operation, depending for its execution on the good faith of the parties. in the early part of the present century, there was an attempt made in europe for the purpose of abridging. they were defeated because they were unable, giving an instruction difficult between to mankind, how little dependence can be placed on treaties which are not enforced from the obligations of good faith. there was a time when we were told that breaches, by the states, of the regulations of the (federal) government were to be expected. to secure peace, the legislature of the united states cannot manage well its resources, under the confederation, to the implementation of power. important measures that proceeds from the union. the measures of the union have not been executed. such facts, joining to the persuasive voice of immediate interest or commonsense, will be acknowledged sufficient to support. federalist paper number 17, published in 1787. which of the following claims did hamilton make in the excerpt about the powers of the united states under the articles of confederation? a the united states could not engage in diplomacy with foreign countries. b the united states was not empowered to raise sufficient money for the government. c the united states could act without the unanimous consent of the states. d the united states was able to raise military forces sufficient to defend the country.

Explanation:

Under the Articles of Confederation, the central government had limited financial - raising powers. It could not levy taxes effectively, which led to financial difficulties for the government. This was one of the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. Other options are incorrect as the US could engage in diplomacy (A is wrong), it generally needed unanimous consent of the states to act (C is wrong), and it had trouble raising an effective military due to lack of resources and authority (D is wrong).

Answer:

B. The United States was not empowered to raise sufficient money for the government.