Question

What did hamilton imply were the weaknesses of the present system of government under the articles of confederation

Answer 1

The Articles of the confederation. There was only one vote per state, regardless of its size
Weakness Fact 2

No power to regulate commerce or trade between the states, each state could put taxes on trade btwn states
Weakness Fact 3

national gov't didn't have power to tax. Revenue comes from states
Weakness Fact 4

Couldn't force states to obey its laws and taxation was ignored because they could not be enforced
Weakness Fact 5

No national army or navy
Weakness Fact 6

No national courts
Weakness Fact 7

Each state has own paper money
Weakness Fact 8

No prez, lacked strength and solid leader
Weakness Fact 9

No power to raise money to pay for action against border encroachments
Weakness Fact 10

Any changes to Articles required unanimous vote leading to long delays in implementation

Answer 2

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