MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
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The national government held most of the power.
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Congress enforced its power by taxing the states.
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The states had more power than the national government.
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Government served to successfully unite the needs of all states.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Articles of Confederation created a national government composed of a Congress, which had the power to declare war, appoint military officers, sign treaties, make alliances, appoint foreign ambassadors, and manage relations with Indians.
Detailed explanation-2: -Which statement best describes governmental power under the Articles of Confederation? (1) Power was shared equally by the central government and the states.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Articles created a loose confederation of sovereign states and a weak central government, leaving most of the power with the state governments.
Detailed explanation-4: -Which was true regarding the structure of the national government under The Articles of Confederation? The only Federal institution was Congress, and there was no president or national court system.