They didn't have a way to really enforce the laws, they were basically just an idea. They also didn't have the ability to tax, had no armed forces, and no central currency
The government under the Articles of Confederation suffered from major weaknesses, including its inability to tax, enforce laws, regulate commerce, and raise a military. These limitations led to significant challenges in governance and weakened the nation's standing both domestically and internationally. Ultimately, these issues prompted the drafting of the U.S. Constitution to create a more effective central government.
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