The US Government differs from a direct democracy in that it - Limits who can vote
- Utilizes elected officials to act on behalf of the people
- Has legislators elect the executive branch
- Does not make property ownership a requirement to vote

Select the five weaknesses of the articles of confederation. congress could not declare war or establish an army. congress could not levy taxes. congress could not control trade. not all the states were represented in congress. no national court system. no executive to enforce the laws. congress could not negotiate with foreign governments. the national government could not borrow money. nine of the states had to agree to pass a law.