Why did the Articles of Confederation fail?

For this assignment, write a minimum of 750 words per topic. You will select one topic per lesson for a total of two topics. Submit in one document. For more detailed instructions, review the Instructions for Lesson Writing Assignments. Lesson 1 Topics 1) Why did the Articles of Confederation fail? What reasons might explain why someone would prefer the Articles of Confederation to the Constitution? What were the biggest benefits of the Constitution over the Articles of Confederation? Lesson 2 Topics 1)  Both the president and Congress play a role in decisions regarding the use of military force. What are the presidents powers in this area? Who helps the president craft foreign policy? What are the powers of Congress in this area? Read the article . Why do you think members of Congress have been willing not to vote on the use of force and to allow modern presidents (such as Bush, Obama and Trump) to take the lead in this area? Do you think Congress should play a larger role in decisions regarding the use of military force? Instructions: All deadlines are U.S. Central Time. Complete and submit your assignment as instructed. You should use New Courier or Times New Roman, 12 point font, double-spacing, and one inch margins on all four sides of the paper.  The assignment is to be formatted according to the Modern Language Association (MLA) style which includes a works cited page but does NOT include a title page. Students should research this style in order to properly format the assignment (see the ). This guide should also be used for in-text citations and your Works Cited page.