To whom did the Articles of Confederation grant the authority to govern the country while Congress was not in session?

The Articles of Confederation granted authority to govern the country while Congress was not in session to the President of the United States in Congress Assembled. This position, however, was largely ceremonial and lacked significant executive powers, as the Articles emphasized a weak central government with most authority resting in the hands of the individual states. The structure reflected the founders' desire to avoid a strong centralized authority following the experiences under British rule.