Question

The Founders of the United States replaced the Articles of Confederation with the Constitution in part because of which problem with the confederal government structure? A There was too much power placed in the executive branch. B The states had trouble maintaining their unique identities. C There were too many restrictions on trade between states. D A weak central government did not have the power to tax the states.

Answer 1

D A weak central government did not have the power to tax the states.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Articles of Confederation gave too much power to the individual states too much power as apposed to the government. The states didn't have to pay taxes to the government, which is why the government scrapped the Articles and made the new Constitution.