What was a power given by the articles of confederation?

The Articles of Confederation can be broken down into two groups, the federal and state governments. Here are the powers that each group had:

Federal government

- Could amend (aka change) the Articles of Confederation if all 13 states agreed to the change.

- Can allow new states to join the United States if 9 out of 13 states approve it.

State government

- States can tax their citizens.

- States can ignore the orders put in place by Congress.

- States cannot wage war without Congressional approval.

- States can tax trade with other states.