Question

which weakness existed under the articles of confederation? *
a. congress could not collect taxes
b. the president had too much power
c. states had no authority
d. the courts were too strong

which actions are examples of checks and balances?
congress overriding a presidential veto
courts declaring laws unconstitutional
citizens voting in elections
the president serving for life

which feeling grew in the united states after the war of 1812? *
a. sectionalism
b. mercantilism
c. nationalism
d. isolation

Explanation:

First Question (Weakness under Articles of Confederation)

Under the Articles of Confederation, the national government (Congress) lacked the power to collect taxes. The Articles created a weak central government, and states had more power. Option B is wrong as there was no strong president. Option C is wrong as states had significant authority. Option D is wrong as there was no strong court system.

Checks and balances ensure each branch of government (legislative, executive, judicial) has powers to limit the others. Congress overriding a presidential veto is legislative checking executive. Courts declaring laws unconstitutional is judicial checking legislative. Citizens voting is part of democracy, not checks and balances. President serving for life is not a check and is undemocratic (US president has term limits).

After the War of 1812, a sense of nationalism (pride in the nation) grew in the US. Sectionalism is division between regions, mercantilism is an economic system, and isolation is avoiding foreign affairs. The war led to increased national identity.

Answer:

A. Congress could not collect taxes

Second Question (Examples of Checks and Balances)