Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress had the power to tax for defense and general welfare. establish an independent judiciary branch. regulate commerce between states. regulate foreign affairs.
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This was one of the major weaknesses of the Articles, as it left the federal government dependent on the states for revenue. Congress also did not have the power to establish an independent judiciary branch. The Articles of Confederation did not provide for a Show more…
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