Question

Each state retains its soverginty,freedom, and independance, and every power Jurisdiction and right which is not by this confederation expressly delegated to the united states, in congress assembled.

According to the excerpt, who had more power under the articles of confederation?

Answer 1

According to the excerpt, the individual states had more power under the Articles of Confederation. The language emphasizes that each state retains its sovereignty, freedom, and independence, as well as any powers, jurisdiction, and rights that are not explicitly delegated to the United States in Congress assembled. This suggests that the primary authority and autonomy were held by the states, with the federal government having only those powers specifically granted to it by the states through the Articles.