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A major weakness of the Articles of Confederation that prompted the Constitutional Convention was its inability to:

A Establish a system of checks and balances between branches of government.
B Effectively levy national taxes or regulate interstate commerce.
C Formally declare war or negotiate treaties with foreign powers.
D Create a federal judiciary to interpret national laws.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

The Articles of Confederation created a weak central government that lacked the power to tax or regulate trade, leading to economic instability and disputes among states, highlighting the need for a stronger federal system.

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