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.
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.
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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.
The powers of congress were weak
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The Articles of Confederation limited the powers of the central government, known as the Confederation Congress. This central government had limited authority and could not levy taxes or regulate trade, among other limitations.
Congress could not negotiate with foreign powers
they were not able to tax, control, or interfere with the trade between two individuals
denied-the right for a state to print it's own money
Congress of the Confederation was created in 1781.
Congress of the Confederation ended in 1789.