Question

question 10 0.5 pts which of the following statements about national defense under the articles of confederation is false? congress was given the power to declare war. the president served as commander in chief of the nations armed forces. the nations armed forces were composed entirely of the state militias. congress was given the power to make treaties and form alliances with other countries.

Explanation:

Under the Articles of Confederation, there was no president (the government structure had no executive branch with a president as we know it). Congress had powers like declaring war and making treaties, and the armed forces relied on state militias. So the statement about the president being commander - in - chief is false.

Answer:

B. The president served as commander in chief of the nation's armed forces.