How often was the president elected under the articles of confederation

1 year

Explanation:

Plus, instead of the four year term that current Presidents serve, Presidents under the Articles of Confederation served only one year.

One year

Explanation:

instead of the four year term that current Presidents serve, Presidents under the Articles of Confederation served only one year.

the national congress's powers over the states were specific and definite: it had the sole power to negotiate treaties, declare war, and make peace. all powers not granted to congress were reserved for state governments. congress had no power to levy taxes, for example.