Question

A professor states: "Under the Articles of Confederation, the national government had the power to declare war. However, this power was meaningless."



Which statement about the Articles of Confederation BEST supports the professor's claim?



A.
The national government's power to declare war was meaningless because states could decide whether or not to fund a military.

B.
The national government's power to declare war was meaningless because all the states had to agree to a change to the Articles of Confederation.

C.
The national government's power to declare war was meaningless because it required the approval of nine out of 13 states in the legislative branch.

D.
The national government's power to declare war was meaningless because there was not an executive branch leader such as a president to declare it.

Answer 1

A

Under the Articles Congress could declare war but lacked power to tax or compel states to provide troops or money. Because states could (and often did) refuse requisitions, a declaration of war could not be effectively carried out.