During the time when the articles of confederation were the law, why was the federal government underfunded? the articles were intended to serve states’ needs. the articles gave no authority to the federal government. the articles has no followers in three of the 13 states. the articles allowed each state to amend the confederation in any way.

in november 1781, john hanson became the first president of the united states in congress assembled, under the articles of confederation. many people have argued that john hanson, and not george washington, was the first president of the united states, but this is not quite true.

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interest groups send representatives to state capitals and to washington, d.c. to put pressure on members of congress and other policymakers. they engage in lobbying, or the organized process of influencing legislation or policy. lobbying can take many forms. interest groups can testify in congressional hearings.