Multiple choice

Which idea guided the development of the Articles of Confederation?

  1. A strong central gov would threaten the rights of the people

  2. all the people should be granted the right to vote

  3. Most power should rest with the judicial branch

  4. Only the central gov would have the power to levy taxes
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Explanation

The Articles of Confederation were written in reaction to the perceived tyranny of the British monarchy. Consequently, the framers created a weak central government to protect state sovereignty and individual rights.

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