Which of the following was a characteristic of the federal government under the Articles of Confederation?

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Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress did not have the power to levy taxes or regulate commerce. This resulted in a weak central government that struggled to fund itself and regulate interstate trade. The other choices are incorrect: A is incorrect because Congress was a single chambered body; C is partially correct in that amendments required a two-thirds vote, but Congress could not actually amend the Articles effectively; D is incorrect because there was only one branch of government under the Articles - the legislative branch.

Which of the Following Was a Characteristic of the Federal