The financial power of Congress under the Articles of Confederation was practically nothing, since the Congress did not have the power to tax the states, meaning that they could not raise any revenue. This was one of the reasons why the Articles were replaced with the Constitution.
Congress starts a new term on <u>November 3 every four years. July 4 of even-numbered years. January 3 of odd-numbered years. January 1 every year</u><u>.</u>
