They had limited powers. They could make coins, borrow money, make treaties with other countries and the Indians, settle conflicts between the states, and they could ASK states for money and soldiers, but they could not force the states to give money or soldiers, even in an emergency.
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The Articles of Confederation gave the government no separation of powers.
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The three weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation were that it limited the powers of Congress and preserved the powers of the states, Congress had little economic power, and the new confederation government was weak since there was no president to carry out the laws.
The States
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The Articles of Confederation created a loose confederation of independent states that gave limited powers to the central government.
The Confederation Congress became the legislative branch of government established by the Articles of Confederation. It was too weak because it had insufficient powers to enforce the laws that were passed.
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