What were some of the major things the national government couldnt do under the Articles of Confederation?

Challenges of the Articles of Confederation

The first governing system of the United States, the Articles of Confederation, placed most government power in the hands of the states. The weaknesses of this system led states to call for a new Constitution. 

The Articles of Confederation

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What couldn't the national government do under the Articles of Confederation?

Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress lacked the authority to regulate commerce, making it unable to protect or standardize trade between foreign nations and the various states.

What were the 4 major problems of the Articles of Confederation?

These included:.
Each state only had one vote in Congress, regardless of size..
Congress did not have the power to tax..
Congress did not have the power to regulate foreign and interstate commerce..
There was no executive branch to enforce any acts passed by Congress..
There was no national court system or judicial branch..

What powers did the government not have under the articles?

Under the Articles, the US economy faltered, since the central government lacked the power to enforce tax laws or regulate commerce.

What were the 7 major problems with the Articles of Confederation?

Terms in this set (7).
No Taxing Power. The national gov't could ask the states for money but it cdould not be required..
Inflation. ... .
Relations between debtors & lenders. ... .
Tariff Wars. ... .
Foreign affairs were a mess! ... .
Dissrespect from other nations. ... .
Jealusy & quarreling among the states..