1.Two weaknesses in the articles of confederation were that while it stated that the Americans would have to pay taxes; Congress did not have the power to enforce the tax. Another reason was that most of the power was still in the states. | 1.Two weaknesses in the articles of confederation were that while it stated that the Americans would have to pay taxes; Congress did not have the power to enforce the tax. Another reason was that most of the power was still in the states. |