Question

which diagram shows how a founding ideal shaped the government under the articles of confederation?
a. cause: a balance of power led to effect: equal power for central and state governments
b. cause: limited government led to effect: a small, powerful central government
c. cause: avoid tyranny led to effect: more power to the states
d. cause: equal rights led to effect: voting rights for all

Explanation:

• Option A: The Articles of Confederation did not create a balance of power between the central and state governments. The central government was very weak.
• Option B: A "small, powerful central government" contradicts the concept of limited government. The central government under the Articles was weak.
• Option C: One of the founding ideals was to avoid tyranny (like the tyranny they experienced under British rule). To avoid a tyrannical central government, more power was given to the states.
• Option D: Voting rights for all was not a reality under the Articles of Confederation. There were property - based restrictions on voting in many states.

Answer:

C.