What was one weakness of the articles of confederation in establishing the first government of the united states? 1. taxes were set at the british rate in order to cover the cost of the war. 2. counting votes took too long because each state had seven representatives. 3. larger states had more power than smaller states 4. the federal government did not have the power to levy taxes.

1.3.6 practice: examining the founding principles the declaration of independence we hold these truths to be self- evident, that all men are created equal. that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.- that to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed,- that whenever any form of governments becomes destructive of thee ends, it is right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its power in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness . summary