Question

powers of the national government
indicate whether the national government had the following powers under the articles of confederation by writing yes or no.

1. declare war
2. sign treaties with foreign nations
3. coin and borrow money
4. tax citizens directly
5. regulate interstate trade

Explanation:

1. Under the Articles of Confederation, the national government was granted the power to declare war to handle national defense.
2. The Articles allowed the national government to negotiate and sign treaties with foreign countries.
3. The national government had the authority to coin and borrow money, though it lacked the means to enforce currency value.
4. The Articles denied the national government the power to tax citizens directly; it could only request funds from states.
5. The national government had no power to regulate interstate trade under the Articles, leaving this to individual states.

Answer:

1. YES
2. YES
3. YES
4. NO
5. NO