What options might the delegates in Philadelphia have considered to solve
the problem of a lack of money under the Articles of Confederation?
Select all that apply.
Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
LACK OF POWER AND MONEY
Congress had no power to collect taxes.
Congress had no power to regulate trade.
Congress had no power to enforce its laws.
LACK OF CENTRAL POWER
No single leader or group directed government policy.
No national court system existed.
RULES TOO RIGID
Congress could not pass laws without the approval of 9 states.
-The Articles could not be changed without the agreement of all 13 states.
1 point
A) Create a tax system so all states have to pay a fair amount based on population.
B) Provide a leader of the entire country in addition to the leader of each state.
C) Change the number of states required to pass laws.
D) Put trade under the national government so laws were the same for all states.