What was the diference between the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution when it comes to central/national government.

Question

Articles had strong central goverment Constitution had weak central government
•b Constitution created a strong central government Articles created weak central government
• c There was only State government under the Articles and the Constitution created the central goverment
• d The constitution gave ultimate power to the individual states and abolished the national government

Answer 1

The correct statement regarding the difference between the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution in terms of central/national government is:

b. Constitution created a strong central government; Articles created weak central government.

Under the Articles of Confederation, the national government had limited powers and was largely dependent on the states, resulting in a weak central government. In contrast, the Constitution established a stronger federal government with the power to tax, regulate commerce, and enforce laws, thus providing a more effective national framework for governance.