Inability to regulate commerce: The Articles of Confederation did not give the national government the power to regulate trade between states. This led to economic chaos and made it difficult for businesses to operate.
No power to tax: The Articles of Confederation did not give the national government the power to levy taxes. This meant that the government had to rely on voluntary contributions from the states, which were often unreliable.
Unfair representation: The Articles of Confederation gave each state one vote in Congress, regardless of its population. This meant that larger states were underrepresented, while smaller states had disproportionate power.
Inability to amend: The Articles of Confederation could not be easily amended. Any changes required the unanimous consent of all thirteen states, which was difficult to obtain.
As a result of these failures, the Articles of Confederation were eventually replaced by the United States Constitution in 1789.