Article VIII says that in
forming an army to protect the United States, all state legislatures
have the authority to appoint colonels and army officers; while
from the Common Treasury, it will be from where they will obtain the
money necessary to pay the expenses of a war, or to fight an enemy or
danger, that threatens the country: this only if the Congress allows it. However,
it is the responsibility of all states to contribute to the common
treasury, according to the value of each state, based on the totality of
their lands. Congress, making use of topography, will deduct the total amount to be paid per state. The
taxes to support the common treasury will be collected by the state
legislatures, and thus ensure the necessary money for an army.
