The Continental Congress between the years of 1776 and 1777 decided that the way of life was not suitable. After everyone had decided, they together drafted what we call the Articles of Confederation; “the document that defined the collective sovereignty of the colonies; drafted by the Continental Congress between 1776 and 1777, then ratified by the thirteen states in 1781” (Schultz 115). There was experimentation going on in the states that did not affect the Articles of Confederation. There were not many changes, as it had been much the same since the late 1770s. The Articles guaranteed each state its independence and guaranteed minimal power to the main federal government. Under the Articles of Confederation, there were powers strictly reserved to the federal government. All powers were vested in a single legislature, followed by the Continental Congress. Furthermore there was no separation of powers; along with no president, monarch or prime minister having executive power. Instead there was a state committee, consisting of a representative from each state who was part of this committee. Being the most civilized authority did not allow much power. However, according to the Articles of Confederation, the Continental Congress has five powers: “(I) to declare war and make peace; (2) enter into international treaties; (3) control Indian affairs in the West; (4) establish a currency; and (5) establish and maintain a postal service” (Schultz 115). Under the powers reserved to the states they had all the rights to impose taxes and regulate commerce. To wage war these were the two most important things needed because money was constantly flowing in and out. However, according to the Articles of Confederation, there was nothing he could do... middle of paper... it took years and a lot of thought. From the beginning with the Continental Congress to the Articles of Confederation, which then lead to the Constitution. There were weak points of the articles which were resolved in the Constitution. The ability to raise funds was changed in the Constitution so that they could have sound money; this therefore limited much of the debt the nation was previously involved in. The possibility of taxation due to debt was proven in the articles; however, in the Constitution it was attributed to the legislative power, with the possibility of taxing an individual and not just the State. The executive branch regained the ability to trade internally from the Articles of Confederation. They declared a person superior power and authority, unlike articles. The United States Constitution created a new nation with government restrictions.