2. The Articles of Confederation:
Article II. Each state retains its
sovereignty, freedom and independence, and every
Power, Jurisdiction and right, which is not by this confederation expressly
delegated to the United States, in Congress assembled.
Article III. The said states hereby severally enter into a firm league of friendship
with each other, for their common defence, the security of their Liberties, and their
mutual and general welfare, binding themselves to assist each other, against all
force offered to, or attacks made upon them, or any of them, on account of
religion, sovereignty, trade, or any other pretence whatever. . . .
The united states, in congress assembled, shall never engage a in a war
. nor enter
into any treaties or alliances, nor coin money ... nor borrow money on the credit of
the united states, nor appropriate money, nor agree upon the number of vessels of
war to be built or purchased, or the number of land or sea forces to be raised, nor
appoint a commander in chief of the army or navy, unless nine states assent
(approve) to the same, nor shall a question on any other point, except for
adjourning from day to day, be determined, unless by the votes of a majority of the
united states in congress assembled.2
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