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Congress itself created and appointed executives, judges, and military officers. It also had the power to make war and peace, conduct foreign affairs, and borrow and print money. But Congress could not collect taxes or enforce laws drectly; it had to rely on the states to provide money and enforce its laws.
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The articles gave no one the right to levy taxes. Congress could not create or enforce a tax, they could only request funds from the states given on a volunteer basis.
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the Bill of Rights
That is a legislative branch power by congress.
lay and collect taxes
due to taxes and enforce law they weren't able to get an army, they had to beg or get them from the states.
the congress Congress imposes these taxes through Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and state's revenue departments. IRS is in charging of federal taxes collection. Fore more information, visit the Related Links.
The Articles of Confederation needed a congress to appoint and enforce the laws. They needed that because the Articles did not have enough power to appoint or enforce the laws.
Only Congress can levy taxes. The President, through the IRS (a branch of the Treasury Dept.) collects the taxes.