The Articles of  Confederation

question 58

Multiple Choice

The Articles of  Confederation

• A) made the national government dependent upon voluntary contributions from the states.
• B) gave the national government control of foreign affairs.
• C) rested the power of the national government with the executive although states still had to approve of his decisions.
• D) gave the federal government the ability to regulate interstate commerce.
• E) established a federal system of government.

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