What did the articles of confederation do? - Creates a central government with a single branch
- Creates a central government that is stronger than the states
- Gives more authority to the president than to lawmakers
- Allows for states to have independent constitutions

The Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation, the first constitution of the United States, on November 15, 1777. ... The Articles created a loose confederation of sovereign states and a weak central government, leaving most of the power with the state governments

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i think its provide for the common defense