The federal government under the Articles of Confederation did not have much direct power over the states. It could not directly tax any commerce, or regulate trade, and did not have a provision for a national army. There was also no chief executive.
There was no central government.
States had too much power
The Article of Confederation gave more power to the state government than the national government because the national government had few power.
State and National Government. Did not have an executive or judiciary branch in national.
they sucked the power
gave more power to the federal government-apex
slavery, drugs and animals
The American government lacked any real power over the states under The Articles of Confederation. It could not raise enough taxes to pay its debts.
Under the Articles the Government was not able to regulate trade and levy taxes. In the Constitution they were given that power.
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It set up a weak democracy. Under the Articles of Confederation, the national government was weak and had little power. There was a legislature, but no executive or judicial branch.
It established "a firm league of friendship" to the states.