Question

Which statement is true of the Congress established by the Articles of Confederation?
It had little power.
It had the power to levy taxes.
It was limited by the president.
It had the power to declare independence.

Answer 1

It had little power.

Under the Articles the national Congress was intentionally weak — it could make requests of the states but could not levy taxes or fully regulate commerce, and there was no strong executive to enforce its decisions.