The Fifth Article of Confederation refers to a provision in the original Articles of Confederation, which was the first constitution of the United States. This article established a unicameral legislature known as the Congress of the Confederation.
Related terms
Articles of Confederation: The Articles of Confederation were America's first constitution, which created a weak central government with limited powers.
Unicameral legislature: A unicameral legislature is a legislative body that consists of only one chamber or house. In this case, it refers to Congress under the Fifth Article.
Confederation: A confederation is an organization or alliance between states or countries where power is decentralized and sovereignty rests primarily with individual members.