Question

Which scenario is not guaranteed under the Articles of Confederation?

State militias could provide for the nation’s defense.
The national government could pass a law to make theft illegal.
A merchant could always use the same currency in Connecticut and Georgia.
The government wants to settle a dispute with France by signing a treaty.

Answer 1

The national government could pass a law to make theft illegal.

Under the Articles Congress had only limited, specific powers and generally could not pass and enforce ordinary criminal laws for individuals — criminal law and enforcement were left to the states.