Florida Civics EOC Practice Test

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What were the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? Choose the option that was NOT a weakness.

No executive branch
Strong national army
No power to tax
Could not regulate trade between the states

The correct answer is: Strong national army

One major weakness of the Articles of Confederation was the lack of a strong national army. This made it difficult for the government to handle external threats and protect the states. Additionally, without an executive branch, the government lacked a leader to enforce laws and make decisions. The Articles also did not give the government the power to tax, making it difficult to raise funds for various necessary purposes. Lastly, the inability to regulate trade between states resulted in economic issues and disputes among the states. Despite being an important aspect of a functioning government, a strong national army was not a weakness of the Articles of Confederation.