Articles+of+Confederation

Intentionally created a very weak national government. The main part of the government was a unicameral legislature in which each state would have one vote, Executive authority was given to a committee of thirteen, with one representative from each state. For both amendment and ratification, the unanimous consent of of all 13 state legislatures was required.

The national government was given the power to conduct foreign relations, mediate disputes between states, and borrow money. The weakness of the national government was shown by the inability to levy taxes, regulate commerce, or raise an army.