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

Under the Articles of Confederation, the national government had no national court system to interpret and enforce national laws. Without that system, it was difficult to resolve disputes or ensure that laws were obeyed, making “There was no national court system” the best answer. The government’s inability to regulate trade was a serious weakness, but it is less directly about maintaining law and order.

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