Question

Which of the following powers did only the States have under the Articles of Confederation?



Hints:

Power means the ability to do something or make decisions.
Group of answer choices

Raise and lead an army

Establish courts to settle disputes

Set up a postal system

Answer 1

Establish courts to settle disputes.

Under the Articles there was no national judiciary — judicial authority was left to the states. By contrast Congress under the Articles could set up a postal system and could declare war/raise armies (though it lacked strong taxing/enforcement powers).