Strengths and Weaknesses in AOC

What was the first constitution in the US

AOC

When was it adopted

1781

what did it do

outline structure of new government

decentralized power

power was held by individual states

unanimous consent

all states had equal voice in decisionmaking, required all 13 states consent to make a decision

no standing army

no standing permanent army to avoid abuse of military power

weak federal government

limited powers: could not govern bc they could not levy taxes, regulate commerce, enforce own laws

lack of centralized authority

no authority struggled to address issues like economic stability

inability to raise funds

couldnt tax = hard to pay off war debts

difficulty amending articles

hard to adapt