Question

question #1
which of the following was the most significant weakness of the articles of confederation?

the lack of a standing military because it left the new nation vulnerable
the lack of agreement between the states because it left the nation without leadership
the lack of an executive because there was no one with final power
the lack of power to make coins and currency because it left the new nation impoverished

question #2
the plan proposed by new jersey in the constitutional convention had representation based on population.

true false

Explanation:

Question #1

To determine the most significant weakness of the Articles of Confederation, we analyze each option:

• The lack of a standing military was a weakness, but not the most significant as other issues had broader impacts.
• The lack of agreement between states was not the primary weakness related to the structure of the Articles.
• The lack of an executive (like a president) meant there was no single authority with final power to enforce laws, manage crises, or represent the nation, which was a core structural flaw.
• The lack of power to make coins was a problem, but the absence of an executive with final authority had more far - reaching consequences for governance.

The New Jersey Plan proposed equal representation for each state in the legislature, regardless of population. The Virginia Plan was the one that proposed representation based on population. So the statement about the New Jersey Plan having representation based on population is false.

Answer:

C. The lack of an executive because there was no one with final power

Question #2