* States could tax goods passing through their territory, which could lead to conflict between states and disrupted trade.
2. No power to levy taxes
* Congress had to rely on states to provide money, which was unreliable and often insufficient.
3. No power to enforce its laws
* Congress had to rely on the states to enforce its laws, which they were often unwilling or unable to do.
4. No power to declare war or make treaties
* Only states could declare war or make treaties, which made it difficult for the United States to conduct foreign policy.
5. No power to regulate the value of money
* States could issue their own currency, which led to inflation and confusion.