Articles of Confederation
Articles of Confederation
Articles of Confederation (pronunciation: /ɑːrtɪklz ɒv ˌkɒnfɪˈdeɪʃən/) were the first constitution of the United States during the American Revolution. The term originates from the Latin articulus meaning "a small connecting part" and confederation from the Latin confoederatio meaning "league".
History
The Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation, the first constitution of the United States, on November 15, 1777. However, ratification of the Articles of Confederation by all thirteen states did not occur until March 1, 1781. The Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union was the first written constitution of the United States.
Structure
Under the Articles of Confederation, the presiding officer of Congress—referred to in many official records as President of the United States in Congress Assembled—chaired the Committee of the States when Congress was in recess, and performed other administrative functions.
Limitations
The Articles of Confederation had several weaknesses. Notably, they did not grant a federal power to tax or regulate commerce, which led to economic and diplomatic problems. These weaknesses led to the constitutional convention and the creation of a new constitution.
Related Terms
- Continental Congress
- American Revolution
- Committee of the States
- Constitutional Convention
- United States Constitution
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Articles of Confederation
- Wikipedia's article - Articles of Confederation
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