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In History / High School | 2014-10-20

The Articles of Confederation reflected the principle of "limited government" because it:

A. Made the federal government dependent on the will of the states.
B. Offered each state the option to provide for its own independence.
C. Was to have effect only through the end of the war for independence.

Asked by Allison861

Answer (3)

The Articles of Confederation reflected the principle of "limited government" in that it made the federal government dependent on the will of the states. The Articles of Confederation created a weak central government and gave the power to the states to engage in whichever parts of inter-state activities it chose to. The Constitution was largely framed in response to the weakness of the central government as a result of the Articles of Confederation.

Answered by Gibbs | 2024-06-10

Answer: The Articles of Confederation reflected the principle of "limited government" because it

"made the federal government dependent on the will of the states" ;

Answered by carmiliah6 | 2024-06-17

The Articles of Confederation illustrated limited government by establishing a weak federal system dependent on state cooperation. They ensured state sovereignty through measures like a unicameral Congress and showing limited national powers. Ultimately, these weaknesses led to the creation of the U.S. Constitution to strike a better balance between state and federal authority.
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Answered by Gibbs | 2025-01-22