While Waging the American Revolution and Running the Government Before

question 34

Multiple Choice

While waging the American Revolution and running the government before 1787, how was Congress limited by the Articles of Confederation?

• A) The articles prohibited Congress from placing tariffs on imports.
• B) The articles did not give Congress the authority to order states to comply with its requests.
• C) The articles gave too much power to the executive.
• D) The articles required Congress to obtain the unanimous approval of the states to declare war.
• E) The articles failed to establish a judiciary.

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