What was the primary weakness of the Articles of Confederation that led to the Constitutional Convention?
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A
The national government lacked the power to levy taxes or regulate commerce, making it unable to pay its debts or function effectively
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B
The Articles gave the President too much power to govern without congressional approval
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C
The Articles created a single, all-powerful national legislature with no checks on its authority
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D
The Articles granted too much power to large states, disadvantaging smaller states