Under the articles of confederation, the federal government was given the power to
impose taxes.
enforce laws.
declare war.
regulate trade.

Option C.

Explanation:

Declare war, is the right answer.

The government formed under the Articles of Confederation did not have enough powers to govern all the recently free states. The Articles of Confederation established a weak national government to avoid future tyranny in the nation. Accordingly, the national government was not given the power of imposing taxes, enforcing laws and regulating trade.