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The Need for a Constitution — Quiz

Question 4 • United States Government

Which reason most closely illustrates why the national government was unable to maintain law and order under the Articles of Confederation?

Answer
A
The nation had two systems of currency.
B
There was no national court system.
C
The government was unable to regulate trade.
D
State approval was needed to pass laws.

Explanation

Under the Articles of Confederation, the national government had no national court system to interpret and enforce national laws. Without courts to resolve disputes or ensure laws were followed, maintaining law and order across the states was difficult. Therefore, “There was no national court system” is the best answer.

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