The intent of the framers of the Articles of Confederation was to create a small government. The framers also sought to create a cohesive Constitution.
bob
Did not give congress the power to tax
Did not give congress the power to tax
The Articles of Confederation could not:levy taxesregulate tradesettle disputes among statescollect state debts owed to itenforce any of its powers
issues of the previous government ruling, representation of the people, the dislike for taxes, and the dislike for national militias.
bob
The Northwest Ordinance.
The idea that a strong central government threatens the rights of the people and of the states was a major influence on the authors of the Articles of Confederation.
I think it was the Articles of Confederation?
a weak federal (central) government
One of the major problems with the Articles of Confederation was the fact that the government had difficulty raising revenue. This made for a very weak central government.
sovereignty
The Articles of Confederation.
Did not give congress the power to tax
The states.
Did not give congress the power to tax
The Articles of Confederation could not:levy taxesregulate tradesettle disputes among statescollect state debts owed to itenforce any of its powers