Under the Articles of Confederation, the central government had the power to

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Under the Articles of Confederation, the central government had limited powers due to the desire to maintain strong state sovereignty and avoid a strong central authority. Among the few powers it did have, the ability to borrow money was included. However, it lacked the authority to raise taxes, raise an army without the consent of the states, regulate foreign trade, or form a national bank, all of which were issues that contributed to the eventual replacement of the Articles with the U.S. Constitution.

Under the Articles of Confederation, the Central Government Had the Power