The Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation in order to

The Articles of Confederation did not establish a national judicial branch; instead, disputes between states were often settled by state courts. This absence of a federal judiciary reflects the limited central authority that the Articles aimed to maintain, emphasizing state sovereignty over federal oversight.

The Articles of Confederation explicitly avoided creating a strong executive branch, fearing the concentration of power that had characterized British rule. Instead, governance was conducted through a Congress consisting of delegates from the states, which limited executive power and restricted effective governance.

While a bill of rights is crucial for protecting individual liberties, the Articles of Confederation did not include such provisions. The focus was primarily on state authority, and the protection of rights was left largely to individual state constitutions rather than a federal guarantee.