Question

if leaders wanted to create a government that was more effective than the government under the articles of confederation, which is the most important idea that should be embraced?
the national and state governments should be equal.
the national government cannot be weak.
the national government must have an elected leader.
the state governments should be weak.

Explanation:

The Articles of Confederation failed primarily because the national government was extremely weak, lacking key powers like taxing or regulating interstate commerce to function effectively. Creating a more effective government required addressing this core flaw. Equal national/state power would not fix the ineffectiveness, an elected leader alone does not solve the structural weakness, and weakening state governments was not the central goal—strengthening the national government to be functional was.

Answer:

The national government cannot be weak.