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.

Question

—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?

(1 point)
Responses

It gave the majority of the power to the British monarchy, and limited the power of the national government.
It gave the majority of the power to the British monarchy, and limited the power of the national government.

It gave the majority of the power to the British monarchy, and limited the power of the national government.
It gave the majority of the power to the British monarchy, and limited the power of the national government.

It gave the majority of the power to the national government, and limited the power of individual states.
It gave the majority of the power to the nationa

Answer 1

The correct response according to the excerpt is:

It gave the majority of the power to the individual states, and limited the power of the national government.

The passage emphasizes that each state retains its sovereignty, freedom, and independence, highlighting that powers not explicitly delegated to the national government remain with the states.