Weaknesses of the articles of confederation

1. No taxing power. The confederation gov't could not require states to pay taxes.

             2.Inflation;The continental dollars were not backed by gold or silver so their value was inflated.

             3.Jealousy and Arguing among states.

             4.Tariff Wars(tax wars)

            5.Foreign Affairs in Shambles.

            6.System of checks and balances

            7. The central government lacked strong powers.

           8.Congress could not control trade or commerce.              

Explanation:  The major downfall of the Articles of Confederation was simply weakness. The federal government, under the Articles, was too weak to enforce their laws and therefore had no power. The Continental Congress had borrowed money to fight the Revolutionary War and could not repay their debts.

congress also has implied powers, which derive from the necessary and proper clause of the constitution and permit congress "to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this constitution in the government of the united states.

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