Question

question 5 of 10
which statement best explains how the constitution addressed a weakness in the articles of confederation?

a. state militaries were more powerful than the federal army, so the constitution required each state to send a percentage of its population to defend the country.

b. congress couldn’t pass laws because state representatives did not always attend congressional sessions, so the constitution made it a crime for legislators to skip sessions of congress.

c. the president was only a ceremonial leader who had little real power, so the constitution gave the president the authority to pass laws and declare war.

d. states caused economic chaos by making independent trade agreements with foreign countries, so the constitution gave the federal government the power to regulate trade and foreign policy.

Explanation:

The Articles of Confederation let states control trade and foreign policy, leading to economic disarray. The Constitution fixed this by granting the federal government exclusive authority over interstate and foreign trade, and foreign affairs, unifying economic policy. Options A, B, and C are incorrect: A misstates military requirements; B misrepresents the fix for congressional inaction; C incorrectly claims the president passes laws (Congress does) or declares war (Congress has that power).

Answer:

D. States caused economic chaos by making independent trade agreements with foreign countries, so the Constitution gave the federal government the power to regulate trade and foreign policy.