Use the passage below to answer the question that follows:
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
According to the excerpt, who had more power under the Articles of Confederation?
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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 national government, and limited the power of individual states.
It gave the majority of the power to the individual states, and limited the power of the national government.
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The correct response is:
It gave the majority of the power to the individual states, and limited the power of the national government.
This is supported by the excerpt from Article II of the Articles of Confederation, which emphasizes that each state retains its sovereignty, freedom, and independence, implying that the national government had limited authority.
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