Question

17. Who runs the U.S. as the leader under the Articles of Confederation?
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the president
the federal courts
no one...the states decide what to do..and thats the problem
the congress

Answer 1

Under the Articles of Confederation, the United States was run by Congress, but it was a weak federal government with limited powers. There was no president or national executive branch. The states retained most of the power and autonomy, which ultimately led to difficulties in governance. So, the correct answer is:

**the congress**