The lack of a national executive branch under the Articles meant that:
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Correct answer: There was no effective way to coordinate or enforce acts of Congress
Without a President or executive department, the government lacked the 'energy' to carry out laws. Enforcement was left entirely to the states, which frequently chose to ignore congressional mandates.
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