Question

question 3 of 10
what weakness did delegates at the constitutional convention see in the articles of confederation?
a. states with large populations had much more power than smaller states.
b. the federal government could not raise money by collecting taxes.
c. the federal government was too strong.
d. the supreme court could only enforce rulings with unanimous support from congress.

Explanation:

Under the Articles of Confederation, the federal government had no power to tax. This made it difficult to pay off debts from the Revolutionary - War and fund essential functions like national defense. Each state had one vote regardless of population, so large - population states did not have more power. The federal government was actually weak, not strong. And there was no Supreme Court under the Articles of Confederation.

Answer:

B. The federal government could not raise money by collecting taxes.