Question

Question
Which of the following accurately describes the relative power of the national and state governments in the period in which the Articles of Confederation was the constitution of the United States?(1 point)
Responses

The states with large populations were more powerful than the national government, but the states with small populations were less powerful than the national government.
The states with large populations were more powerful than the national government, but the states with small populations were less powerful than the national government.

The powers of the state governments were relatively stronger than the power of the national government.
The powers of the state governments were relatively stronger than the power of the national government.

The powers of the national government were relatively stronger than the powers of state governments.
The powers of the national government were relatively stronger than the powers of state governments.

The powers of the national and state governments were relatively equal under the Articles of Confederation.

Answer 1

The powers of the state governments were relatively stronger than the power of the national government.

Under the Articles of Confederation the national government was weak (no power to tax, limited control over commerce, no independent executive or national judiciary), and the states retained most sovereignty and authority.