This is a list of the powers of the United States government under the Articles of Confederation and under the Constitution. In the space before each statement, put an A if it is true only of the government under the Articles of Confederation, a C if it is true only for the government under the Constitution, or a B if it is true for both. 1. The government could organize national courts of justice.
2. The government could borrow money.
3. The government could regulate trade between the states.
4. The government could count money and regulate its value.
5. The government could tax the people directly.
6. The government could wage war and make peace.
7. The government could control relations of the United States with other countries.
8. The government could regulate trade with foreign countries.
9. The government could organize an army and navy.
10. The government could ask each state for money to pay the government's expenses.