It establishes the name of the confederation in "The United States of America" and says that it is a "Perpetual Union."
Affirms the priority of the separate states over the government of the confederation. "Each State retains its sovereignty, freedom and independence, as well as all its power, jurisdiction and right not expressly delegated by this Confederation "
It establishes the United States as a league of the United States for "... their common defense, the protection of their liberties and their mutual and general well-being, and they are forced to help each other against all violence ... or attack that be thrown at them ... "2
It establishes freedom of movement: everyone is free to travel through the states, except for "homeless, homeless and fugitive from justice."
All people enjoy the rights granted by each State in which they are. If a crime is committed in one State and the author flees to another state, he will be extradited and will be tried in the state where the crime was committed.
Assign a vote in the Confederation Congress (called "United States in Congress Reunited") to each state and a delegation between two and seven members. Members of Congress were appointed by local legislative bodies; Members could not hold the position for more than three out of six years.
It limits the powers of the central government to direct foreign relations and declare war. No State can have either an army or an army and cannot declare war without permission from Congress.
If an army is created to defend the Confederation, the colonels and military ranks under the colonel will be appointed by local congresses.
The expenses of the United States will be financed with funds collected by local congresses according to the value of their properties.
It defines the rights of the central government: declare war, establish the weights and measures (including currencies) and authorize Congress to be the final arbiter for any dispute between the member states.
It defines a Committee of States to govern when Congress is not in session.
It requires the approval of nine states to admit new states to the confederation.
He reaffirms that the Confederation accepts the war debt of Congress before the promulgation of the articles.
Declares that the articles are perpetual and can only be altered with the approval of Congress and the ratification of all local legislative bodies.
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