Use the passage below to answer the question that follows:

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

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 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 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 pow

Answer 1

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 because the passage emphasizes that each state retains its sovereignty and rights not expressly delegated to the national government, indicating that the states held more power under the Articles of Confederation.