What under the Articles of Confederation people in any state could?

Under the Articles of Confederation, people in any state had the ability to engage in commerce and trade with other states and foreign nations. They could also participate in local governance and decision-making through their state legislatures. However, the central government lacked the authority to enforce laws or regulate trade effectively, leading to economic challenges and interstate conflicts. This decentralized structure ultimately highlighted the need for a stronger federal government, leading to the drafting of the U.S. Constitution.