Want this question answered?
assemblies
you declare war
In the United States, only a joint resolution of Congress can officially declare war.
which governing body is able to declare war
Different countries do it in different ways. In the US, only Congress can do it- but the Constitution doesn't specify exactly how, so it's always been done basically like passing a law. In countries that have a monarch, like Britain or Japan (before World War II), that monarch has the sole power to declare war, but they usually consult their advisors before doing so.
the congress
central government had the power to declare war and negotiate peace
central government had the power to declare war and negotiate peace
the congress
central government had the power to declare war and negotiate peace
the congress
Declare war and make peace treaties
The government could not tax or declare war.
congress under the articles of confederation could
make treaties
On paper at least, the Articles did give Congress several key powers. Only Congress could declare war, negotiate with foreign countries, and establish a postal system. It could also settle disputes between states. But it had no power to impose taxes, which explains why the Continental Army was so starved of funds.
The Articles of Confederation did create a national government composed of a Congress, that had the power to declare war, sign treaties, appoint military officers, make alliances, appoint foreign ambassadors, make alliances, and manage relations with Indians.