Under the Articles of Confederation, how did the federal government raise money? Question 3 options:

It could tax its citizens.

It could create tax laws if at least half the states approved.

It could request tax money from the states.

What federal government? There was no federal government! Trick Question!

Request tax money from the states.

Explanation:

The federal government doesn't have the power to levy or enforce taxes on citizens. They only way the could receive money is by the states because the states have more power and the Article of Confederation prevented the central government from gaining too much power.