Which One of the Following Statements About the Articles of Confederation

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements about the Articles of Confederation is accurate?

• A) The executive branch was fairly powerful during this time period.
• B) The Articles were submitted to the states for ratification in 1777 and subsequently ratified by all 13 states by 1781.
• C) The document gave the legislative branch too much power.
• D) The document placed too many limits on governmental power.

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The lost potential gain from other alternatives when one alternative is chosen.

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