Question

which of the following best summarizes the weaknesses of the articles of confederation?
strong central leadership and limited state input
a lack of federal power to enforce laws, tax, or regulate trade
excessive military spending and border conflicts
a judicial branch that overturned state laws

Explanation:

The Articles of Confederation created a weak central government. It lacked the power to enforce laws, tax citizens, or regulate trade among the states. This led to various problems such as economic instability and difficulty in dealing with national issues. The other options are incorrect: there was not strong central leadership (so the first option is wrong), excessive military spending and border conflicts were not the main weaknesses (third option wrong), and there was no judicial branch under the Articles of Confederation to overturn state laws (fourth option wrong).

Answer:

A lack of federal power to enforce laws, tax, or regulate trade