The Articles of Confederation were considered weak because:
1. **Lack of Central Power**: Under the Articles, the central government lacked the power to enforce laws or collect taxes. This resulted in difficulties in governing effectively.
2. **No Executive Branch**: There was no executive branch to enforce the laws passed by the Congress, leading to challenges in implementing and executing decisions.
3. **No National Currency**: Each state had its own currency, leading to economic issues and problems with interstate trade and commerce.
4. **No National Court System**: Without a national court system, there was no effective way to resolve disputes between states or between states and individuals, creating legal uncertainties.
5. **Inability to Amend**: Making amendments to the Articles required the unanimous consent of all states, making it difficult to address any weaknesses or adapt to changing circumstances.
These factors combined made the Articles of Confederation ineffective in providing a strong and unified government for the newly formed United States.
