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Why did the Articles of Confederation fail? Describe some of its shortcomings.

Why did the Articles of Confederation fail? Describe some of its shortcomings.
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Why did the Articles of Confederation fail? Describe some of its shortcomings.

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Congress did not have the power to tax. Congress did not have the power to regulate foreign and interstate commerce. There was no executive branch to enforce any acts passed by Congress. There was no national court system or judicial branch.
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