Articles

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Articles Of Confederation
From Mr. Berlin at mrberlin.com
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Objective To examine the formation of the
Articles of Confederation
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The Articles of Confederation (1781) - the first
central government of the United States
Congress was a unicameral legislature with
delegates, or representatives, from each state.
- The main power of Congress involved foreign
affairs.
- All 13 states had to agree on all amendments.
- 9 of the 13 states had to agree on all federal
laws.
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POWERS GRANTED BY THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
POWERS WITHHELD BY THE ARTICLES OF
CONFEDERATION

• Congress could raise armies

• Congress could not raise revenue through taxes

• Congress could declare war

• Congress could not regulate trade and collect
  tariffs

• Congress could sign treaties

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Under the Articles of Confederation, the states
had more power than the federal government.
Examples taxation and law enforcement
The Articles of Confederation had a weak
federal government on purpose because they were
afraid of their experiences with the British
monarchy and Parliament.