Question

Read the second paragraph of the article.


Freedom from British rule now opened the opportunity to design a new legal system between the member states. The question was whether power should shift from the states to the federal government, or whether it should remain with the local state governments.



HOW does this paragraph develop a key concept of the article?



A
by mentioning the achievement of the American Revolution



B
by highlighting the significant change a new system required



C
by showing how the country faced many legal challenges



D
by explaining the role of local state governments

Answer 1

B

The paragraph emphasizes the major decision about how power would be allocated under a new system — a significant change required after independence.