The Articles of Confederation left Congress unable to
A) decide policy for the western lands.
B) deal with foreign affairs.
C) apportion state representation.
D) enforce a tax-collection program.
E) establish a postal service.

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The Articles of Confederation significantly limited the powers of the national government, including its ability to enforce a tax-collection program. This lack of power to levy taxes directly from the citizens of the states was one of the key weaknesses that led to the drafting of the U.S. Constitution.

The Articles of Confederation Left Congress Unable to