Surprisingly, in many ways. However it mostly depends on which country.
I'll give you an overall answer that all countries had in common.
For the most part, there was food regulations and a lot of "support your military" propaganda.
Food was scarce, and the military needed donations.
This also goes as far as bedding, vehicles, and communication devises.
I hope this helps! :)
No court system
No chief executive
Laws needed approval from nine of the thirteen states
Congress did not have the power to draft the army
Amendments must be approved by thirteen states
Congress did not have the power to collect state debts owed to the federal government