As established by the articles of confederation, the national government could regulate trade. enforce laws. conduct diplomacy. raise a national army.

As established by the Articles of Confederation, the national government could conduct diplomacy. However, we can note how essentially weak this "first constitution" was.During the time period the Articles of Confederation were used, they were not seen as representative of a strong government, which helped lead the path for a stronger, more centralized government free from control of the British monarchy. This was an essential part of the American Revolutionary War and the United States Constitution.