Under the Articles of Confederation

A) the armed forces of the United States consisted of state militias.
B) the Continental Congress had the power to levy taxes on citizens.
C) the president was elected to four-year terms.
D) states were prevented from discriminating against each other in the competition for foreign commerce.

Articles of Confederation

The first constitution of the United States, ratified in 1781, which established a weak federal government and was eventually replaced by the current U.S. Constitution in 1789.

Armed Forces

The combined military forces of a nation, including its army, navy, air force, and other branches, responsible for defense and other state-sanctioned activities.

Continental Congress

The legislative assembly of representatives from the American colonies that convened during the Revolutionary War to coordinate resistance against British rule and ultimately declared independence.