Question

what was one of the major weaknesses of the articles of confederation?
it allowed for a strong federal army
it lacked the power to enforce laws
it promoted a common currency
it had a powerful national court system

Explanation:

The Articles of Confederation created a weak federal government. As shown in the left - side text, it did not establish an executive (President), an army, a judicial system (Courts), a common currency, or the power to tax. A government that cannot enforce laws (which is related to having no proper executive, judicial, or sufficient power structure) is a major weakness. The option “It lacked the power to enforce laws” aligns with the weaknesses described (no executive to lead law - enforcement efforts, no judicial system to adjudicate in case of law - breaking, etc.). The option “It allowed for a strong federal army” is incorrect as the Articles did not establish an army. “It promoted a common currency” is wrong because the Articles did not establish a common currency. “It had a powerful national court system” is incorrect since the Articles did not establish a court system.

Answer:

It lacked the power to enforce laws