Under The Articles Of Confederation, The National Government Had The Power To. The national government under the articles of confederation had exclusive power in the congress, which was a unicameral body with one vote for each state. Government under the articles of confederation could declare war, make peace, issue money, maintain an army and.

There was no national executive or judiciary. Government under the articles of confederation therefore had few powers. The national government under the articles of confederation had exclusive power in the congress, which was a unicameral body with one vote for each state.