The was a document that restricted the newly created u. s. federal government from levying and collecting taxes, regulating commerce with foreign countries, and regulating interstate commerce. u. s. constitution bill of rights articles of confederation declaration of independence

Weak document that gave limited power to the newly created federal government. Did not provide Congress w/the power to levy and collect taxes, to regulate commerce with foreign countries, or toregulate interstate commerce. The fundamental law of the United States of America, ratified by the states in 1788.