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Articles of Confederation: Power Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Article.Sentence)

Quote #4

When land forces are raised by any State for the common defense, all officers of or under the rank of colonel, shall be appointed by the legislature of each State respectively. (7.1)

Even the military was a balance of states power and federal power under the Articles system. Congress appointed generals, and states delegated every other position.

Quote #5

The Congress of the United States [… ] shall publish the journal of their proceedings monthly, except such parts thereof relating to treaties, alliances or military operations, as in their judgment require secrecy. (9.10)

This form of transparency was supposed to be another check on the power of the federal government. If you were willing to read the meeting minutes for Congress without falling asleep.