Question

Which statement best represents an economic weakness of the national government under the articles of confederation?

A. The national Government was unable to collect taxes.
B. National and state taxes combined were too high for most services to pay.
C. Congress set different tax rates for each state, leading to conflict.
D. State refused to collect taxes on behalf of the national government

Answer 1

b. national and state taxes combined were too high for most services to pay.

Answer 2

Answer: A. The national Government was unable to collect taxes.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Articles of Confederation (1781) was characterized for granting full independence to the states at the expense of a weak central government.

Under this Constitution, the national government consisted of a Congress who had few powers like the power to declare war, appoint military officers, sign treaties, make alliances, appoint foreign ambassadors and manage relations with Indians tribes. However, it was not authorized to draft soldiers in case of war and it was unable to collect taxes: it could only raise money by asking the states for funds (which had the option to reject the request), by borrowing from foreign governments, or selling western lands.