What were the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, the first central government of the United States?

Strengths

Congress could declare war, and start an army and navyThey could make peace and sign treaties.They can borrow money.They can organize a post office.

Weaknesses

They had no power to draft soldiers.They had no power to enforce treatiesThey couldn't raise taxes to pay borrowed money backThey had no chief executiveThey had no national court systemThey had no power to regulate interstate commerce (trade)They had no national currencyIt was difficult to pass lawsThey needed a unanimous vote to change articles