The mandate heaven was affected by
a. the years of experience a dynasty had ruling others
b. the spiritual faith of the people under the rule of the dynasty
c. the gods and the way in which an emperor ruled
d. a person's social status at the time of birth

All of the following were weaknesses of the articles of confederation, except: a) the central government was not permitted to regulate state, interstate, or foreign trade. b) the central government was not permitted to borrow money. c) the central government had little ability to regulate money. d) the central government had no ability to tax.