Under the Articles of Confederation, many states failed to pay the full amount of money "requisitioned" by the national government to support the nation's military forces. This is most clearly an example of a/an ________.

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This situation is an example of a collective action problem, where states have a common goal (supporting the military) but may not individually want to contribute their fair share. This leads to a situation where the national government cannot effectively provide for the common defense.

Under the Articles of Confederation, Many States Failed to Pay