Multiple choice

Which statement best describes governmental power under the Articles of Confederation

  1. A strong chief executive headed a unified central government

  2. Power was shared equally by the central gov't and the states

  3. A balance of power existed between the 3 branches of gov't

  4. The states had much greater power than the central gov't
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Under the Articles of Confederation, the central government was intentionally weak, lacking the power to tax or regulate commerce. Most governing power remained with the individual states.

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