How did the Constitution address the failures of the Articles of Confederation?

Answer by  nuttree (1596)

Under the Articles of Confederation, the central government had almost no power. They could not impose taxes, or regulate interstate commerce, and most military power was in the hands of state militias. The Constitution gave congress the power to tax, raise an army, and regulate interstate commerce.

Answer by  km8738 (1917)

The articles of confederation placed too much power into the hands of individual states. The Constitution addressed that issue by placing less power in the hands of the states and allowing the federal govenment enough power to bind the states into one solid country.

Answer by  tamarawilhite (17883)

The Constitution gave the federal government the power to resolve disputes between the states and force states to follow federal law.

Answer by  Anonymous

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