Question

Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom and independence, and every Power, Jurisdiction and right, which is not by this confederation expressly delegated to the United States, in Congress assembled. --Articles of Confederation, Article II. Use the passage to answer the question. According to the excerpt, who had more power under the Articles of Confederation? A. It gave the majority of the power to the national government, and limited the power of individual states. B. It gave the majority of the power to the individual states, and limited the power of the national government. C. It gave the majority of the power to the British monarchy, and limited the power of the national government. D. It gave the majority of the power to the Congress, and limited the power of individual states.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. It gave the majority of the power to the individual states, and limited the power of the national government. The passage indicates that each state retains its sovereignty and independence, highlighting that powers are only delegated to the national government as expressly stated in the Articles of Confederation.