Which of the following was NOT one of the concerns of the delegates when crafting the Constitution of the United States?

Question

A.
strengthening the national government
B.
preserving much of the power of the states
C.
preserving the Articles of the Confederation
D.
making sure the power still rested with the people

Answer 1

C. preserving the Articles of the Confederation

The delegates at the Constitutional Convention were largely focused on addressing the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, which they sought to replace rather than preserve.