Which was an area of weakness in the federal government under the Articles of Confederation?

a. regulatory power

b. authoritative power

c. democratic power

d. legislative power

The correct answer is D.) Legislative power.

There were several weaknesses in the federal government under the Articles of Confederation. There was no national army, no national courts, only one per state, no matter the size of the state, and the states could not be forced to follow the laws. So from the choices listed, the one that fits the best will be regulatory power.