Articles Of Confederation

Strength or Weakness of the A.O.C?

It let the states free to make decisions for themselves

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Congress could pass laws, but nine states had to approve a law before it could go into effect.

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Prevented the federal government from gaining too much power.

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States had to enforce the laws that were passed by congress.

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Each state, no matter its size or population, had one vote.

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Strength or Weakness of the A.O.C?

Articles included no president to execute laws.

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Congress had the power to declare war.

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Congress couldn't regulate trade between states or between states and foreign countries.

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Could conduct foreign affairs and sign treaties.

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Didn't have the power to tax.

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