Question

the congress of the confederation mainly had power over foreign policy. states possessed most powers over internal policies. read the passage from the articles of confederation, then answer the question below.

article ix

the united states, in congress assembled, shall have the sole and exclusive right and power of determining peace and war... of sending and receiving ambassadors and entering into treaties and alliances....

the united states, in congress assembled, shall have authority... to build and equip a navy - to agree upon the number of land forces.... and the officers and men... shall march to the place appointed, and within the time agreed on by the united states in congress assembled....

based on the passage above, what are some of the powers the congress of the confederation had? select all that apply.
decaring war on another country
deciding who could vote in elections for the congress
building roads and bridges for trade between states
creating a military

Explanation:

The text from Article IX of the Articles of Confederation states that the United - States in Congress assembled had the power to determine peace and war, which includes declaring war on another country. It also had the authority to build and equip a navy and agree upon the number of land forces, which amounts to creating a military. There is no mention of deciding who could vote in Congress elections or building roads and bridges for inter - state trade.

Answer:

A. declaring war on another country
D. creating a military