government under the articles of confederation

for civics class

congress could

make laws

congress could (2)

declare war

congress could

print and coin money

congress could

make treaties with foreign nations

congress could

handle foreign affairs

congress could not (1)

tax (could only ask states for money)

congress could not (2)

trade between states or with other countries

congress could not

have an executive branch (couldn’t enforce laws)

congress could not

have a judicial branch (couldn’t settle disputes between states)

congress could not (5)

have a standing army or navy (had to ask states for soldiers)

law making rule (1)

9/13 states had to agree to pass a law

law making rule (2)

congress was unicameral (1 house)