Question

1. the excerpt below was written by noah webster in 1785. plan of policy for improving the advantages and perpetuating the union of the american states. in the first place, there must be a supreme power at the head of the union, vested with authority to make laws that respect the states in general and to compel obedience to these laws. such a power must exist in every society or no man is safe. source: excerpted text from the original publication from 1898/public domain according to the excerpt, which problem did the articles of confederation create? a a lack of checks on legislative powers b a lack of powers given to state legislatures c the lack of authority to enforce congressional acts d the lack of authority to apportion congressional districts

Explanation:

The excerpt emphasizes the need for a "supreme power... to compel obedience to these laws." The Articles of Confederation had a weak central government that couldn't enforce its acts. Option C directly addresses the lack of authority to enforce congressional acts, which aligns with the text's concern about compelling obedience.

Answer:

C. the lack of authority to enforce congressional acts