Based on the passage from the Articles of Confederation, individual states had more power under the Articles. The text emphasizes that each state retains its sovereignty, freedom, and independence, and maintains all powers and rights not explicitly delegated to the federal government. This indicates a strong emphasis on state authority and autonomy, suggesting that the central government had limited power compared to that of the individual states.
*Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom and independence, and every Powe Jurisdiction and right, which is not by this confederation expressly delegated to th United States, in Congress assembled." - Articles of Confederation, Article Il
Based on the passage, who had more power under the Articles of Confederation?
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