Question

"The drafters of the Articles knew what type of government they wanted. More importantly, they knew what type they did not want."
Which statement best explains what the drafters wanted to avoid?
A. A government like England’s, where a king and Parliament held too much power
B. A system where citizens could vote directly on every law
C. A weak federal government with no army
D. A government where the states had too much independence

Answer 1

A. A government like England’s, where a king and Parliament held too much power.

Explanation: Having fought the British monarchy and Parliament, the drafters feared a strong centralized government and wrote the Articles to limit national power and preserve state sovereignty.