The Articles of Confederation fail because they do not create much of what type of government?

The Articles of Confederation failed primarily because they did not establish a strong central government. Under the Articles, most powers were retained by the states, which led to a weak national structure. This lack of a powerful central authority made it challenging for the government to enact laws, collect taxes, and regulate commerce effectively.

The absence of a central government also hindered the ability to enforce laws uniformly across the states and created issues in times of crisis, such as Shays' Rebellion, where the national government could not mobilize a response. The framers recognized these weaknesses when drafting the U.S. Constitution, which sought to create a more balanced system with a functioning central government that holds specific powers while still respecting state sovereignty.