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A significant weakness of the Articles of Confederation was that it lacked:

A A written constitution.
B A strong executive branch to enforce laws.
C A system for admitting new states.
D The power to declare war.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

The Articles of Confederation created a weak central government with no independent executive or judicial branches. This made it difficult for the national government to enforce laws, collect taxes, or regulate commerce effectively, leading to its eventual replacement by the Constitution.

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