Which of the following was NOT a major weakness of the government created by the Articles of Confederation?
a. It limited freedom of the press, frequently arresting newspaper editors who printed stories critical of the government.
b. It lacked the power to regulate commerce among the states.
c. It lacked the power to collect taxes from individuals, having to rely instead on contributions from the states.
d. It lacked the power to prevent states from printing worthless currency.
e. It lacked the power to create a standing army.
a
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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A) Eleventh B) Thirteenth C) Seventeenth D) Twenty-First E) Twenty-Second
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a. regional and global organizations. b. nongovernmental organizations. c. militias. d. individuals. e. All of the above are true.
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a. taxes and fees b. voluntary cooperationa and compliance with local ordinances c. law enforcement assistance d. input on local ordinances