Read this list and answer the question. Characteristics of the Articles of Confederation
• Weak central government
• Unable to collect taxes
• Unable to raise an army
How did the weaknesses listed influence the development of the U. S.
government?
A. They motivated early U. S. leaders to establish a stronger central
government whose power was checked by the Bill of Rights.
O B. They required the U. S. Constitution to establish the separation of
powers and duties of the three branches of government.
O C. They made sure the U. S. Constitution established the principle of
common law to protect citizens from overextension of
government power.
O D. They established provisions allowing each branch of government
to check the power of the other branches.