Describe the Structure of the Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation was the first constitution of the United States, and it was adopted in 1777. It was a very weak document that gave most of the power to the individual states. The Articles of Confederation created a loose confederation of sovereign states and a weak central government, leaving most of the power with the state governments.
The Articles of Confederation had a unicameral legislature, called the Congress of the Confederation, which was made up of delegates appointed by the state legislatures. Congress had the power to declare war, make treaties, and manage foreign affairs, but it could not tax, regulate commerce, or enforce its decisions. It also had no executive branch or judicial branch.
The Articles of Confederation were replaced by the Constitution of the United States in 1789.