Use the excerpt below to answer the question that follows:
Under the Articles, each state sent one delegate to Congress. Thus each state, no matter its size or population, had one vote. Congress did have the power to declare war. It could appoint military officers, coin money, and operate post offices. It was also responsible for foreign affairs and could sign treaties.
Based on the excerpt, what was one potential problem with the Articles of Confederation?
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Congress alone had the power to declare war
Congress alone had the power to declare war
Smaller states had the same voting power in Congress as larger states.
Smaller states had the same voting power in Congress as larger states.
States could no longer deal directly with foreign countries.
States could no longer deal directly with foreign countries.
There was no civilian control of the military.
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One potential problem with the Articles of Confederation, based on the excerpt, is:
Smaller states had the same voting power in Congress as larger states.
This could lead to unequal representation and potential conflicts regarding legislation, as smaller states could have the same influence as more populous states despite having fewer resources or larger populations.
