Articles of Confederation

Sovereignty

The authority of a state to govern itself or another state.

Firm league of friendship

An agreement among states to support and defend one another.

Common defense

Protection against external threats to ensure the security of the states.

Privileges and immunities

Rights that allow free movement and equal treatment among states for free inhabitants.

Full Faith and Credit

The requirement for states to recognize the official acts and records of other states.

Supermajority

A requirement that more than a simple majority of votes is needed to approve certain actions.

Declaration of war

An act which allows a state or governing body to officially announce a war.

Weak central power

A governing authority that has limited powers over states to prevent tyranny.

No taxation without representation

The principle that citizens should not be taxed by a government without their consent through elected representatives.

State supremacy

The principle that states hold more power than the federal government within their own territories.