Question

select the correct answer.
what was a major problem with the central government under the articles of confederation?
a. the central government could collect unlimited taxes from the people.
b. the president could make decisions without congresss approval.
c. congress depended on the states for raising funds and defense.
d. citizens were not able to elect representatives to congress.

Explanation:

Under the Articles of Confederation, the central government had very limited powers. It could not levy taxes directly on the people (so option A is incorrect). There was no president under the Articles of Confederation (so option B is incorrect). Citizens did not directly elect representatives to Congress under the Articles of Confederation in the modern - sense, but the main problem was that Congress (the central government's legislative body) was dependent on the states for raising funds and for defense. States had a lot of sovereignty, and Congress had to request funds from the states, which often led to financial instability for the central government.

Answer:

C. Congress depended on the states for raising funds and defense.