Which of the Following Was NOT a Power of the National

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a power of the national government under the Articles of Confederation?

• A) full authority over foreign affairs
• B) the right to levy taxes on trade and commerce
• C) control of government in the western territories
• D) authority to coin money, run a postal service, and direct Indian affairs
• E) authority to settle disputes between states

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency for observers to underestimate situational influences and overestimate personal characteristics when explaining others' behaviors.

Actor-observer Effect

The tendency to attribute one's own actions to external factors while attributing others' actions to their character or disposition.

Self-serving Bias

A cognitive bias where individuals attribute their successes to personal factors and their failures to external factors, often to maintain self-esteem.

Stanford Prison Experiment

A 1971 social psychology experiment that studied the psychological effects of perceived power, focusing on the struggle between prisoners and prison officers.