As drafted by the second continental congress the articles of confederation established the
first national government of the united states
requirements for being president of the congress
process of electing representatives to the congress
three branches of the united states government.

under the articles of confederation, the greatest amount of power was in the hands of
national government.
american people.
congress.
states.

under the articles of confederation, congress had the power to
establish a national currency
borrow money
make treaties with other countries
raise taxes