-congress only national institution; there was no executive of judiciary branch
-congress' power was limited; no direct authority to tax, regualte interstate and foreign trade, or raise an army
-each state had 1 vote in congress, super majority (9 out of 13) was needed to act on majopr issues such as the appropriation of funds
-all powers not specifically granted to congress belonged to the states
-a unanimous vote of the states was required to amend the Articles
The founders made the Articles of Confederation weak because they feared the abuse of power and wanted to protect the power of the states .
the articles were drawn up by the second contintal congrass
Why was a weak national government created under the Articles of Confederation? The 13 states had not evolved a national identity. The 13 states were wary of a British-style government. The 13 states were unwilling to make compromises. The 13 states had conflicting economic interests.
Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation created a loose confederation of 13 independent states with a weak central government instead of creating one united nation with a strong central government like the constitution.
The Articles of Confederation was a very poor document. Its overall structure gave too much power to individual states which left the national government weak and unable to effectively carry through with anything.
Weak describes the Articles of Confederation.
The Articles of Confederation created a weak Central government
The Articles of Confederation were weak and did not even give a semi-strong Government.
The Articles of Confederation had a Weak National Government. The U.S. had a Federal Sytem Government ( Or strong Government )
The Articles of Confederation gave the government no separation of powers.
yes
The Articles of Confederation created a weak Central government
they accomplished that a new law that everyone can make there own cake without permission.
No. The confederation created by Articles of Confederation was designed to have a weak central government and a strong state government.
Why was a weak national government created under the Articles of Confederation? The 13 states had not evolved a national identity. The 13 states were wary of a British-style government. The 13 states were unwilling to make compromises. The 13 states had conflicting economic interests.
the articles of confederation
a weak federal (central) government
It was called as 'confederal'.