Question

Match each historical document with its main characteristic about government power.

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U.S. Constitution
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Articles of Confederation
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Concept of States' Rights

Answer 1

U.S. Constitution — Establishes a stronger federal (national) government with the power to tax, regulate commerce, and enforce federal laws (federal supremacy).

Articles of Confederation — Created a weak national government with most power retained by the states (Congress lacked taxing and strong enforcement powers).

Concept of States' Rights — Political principle that power should reside with state governments and that states can limit or resist federal overreach (10th Amendment idea).