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Did the articles of confederation include the power to make laws and tax?

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Taxation and commerce

Under the Articles of Confederation, the central government's power was kept quite limited. The Confederation Congress could make decisions, but lacked enforcement powers. ... Congress was denied any powers of taxation: it could only request money from the states.

Purpose: First constitution for the United States; ...

Ratified: March 1, 1781

Created: November 15, 1777

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