Which of the following was a power NOT given to Congress by the Articles of Confederation?

use process of elimination:

under articles, congress appoint presiding officer. referred president of congress, president of united states. ten men held office, although fact did unknown in modern history, indicating absence of prestige of office. given there presiding officer, both "b" , "d" incorrect.

1 of soundest principles embodied in articles of confederation idea in foreign affairs, united states had speak single, unified voice. else invite chaos of each state negotiating own treaties, situation invite every state negotiate against every other state. articles expressly granted central government sole right carry on foreign affairs. thus, "c" incorrect.

1 of greatest weaknesses of articles central government had no power compel payment of taxes. if needed money, such money supply army during revolutionary war, congress had request contributions each state. while there formula apportionment of contributions, every state reluctant payments, jealous of possibility other states not pay. rhode island belligerent this, refusing ever pay share. correct answer "a," 'articles did not give congress right tax.

which of following power not given congress articles of confederation?

a. power tax
b. power appoint presiding officer
c. power regulate foreign relations
d. of above

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