USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Under the Articles of Confederation, a President would lead the country. States would be independent under the Articles of Confederation. The Articles of Confederation were easy to change. The more people a state had, the more votes it got in Congress.

Detailed explanation-2: -But in fact the Articles of Confederation, the predecessor to the Constitution, also called for a president-albeit one with greatly diminished powers. Eight men were appointed to serve one year terms as president under the Articles of Confederation.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Articles of Confederation did not include a president. The states feared another George III might threaten their liberties. The new framework of government also barred delegates from serving more than three years in any six year period. The Articles of Confederation created a very weak central government.

Detailed explanation-4: -With the passage of time, weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation became apparent; Congress commanded little respect and no support from state governments anxious to maintain their power. Congress could not raise funds, regulate trade, or conduct foreign policy without the voluntary agreement of the states.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Articles of Confederation were adopted by the Continental Congress on November 15, 1777. This document served as the United States’ first constitution. It was in force from March 1, 1781, until 1789 when the present-day Constitution went into effect.