Question

question 7 of 10
read this passage from the articles of confederation:
article ii. each state retains its sovereignty, freedom and independence, and every power, jurisdiction and right, which is not by this confederation expressly delegated to the united states, in congress assembled.
which founding principle of the articles is reflected in the passage?
a. making citizens of the states also citizens of the union
b. creating a permanent union
c. granting freedom of speech for lawmakers
d. creating a weak central government

Explanation:

Article II of the Articles of Confederation states that states retain all sovereignty and powers not explicitly delegated to the central government (Congress). This distribution—where most authority remains with states and limited powers go to the union—directly reflects the principle of a weak central government, which was a core feature of the Articles. The other options are unrelated: A involves dual citizenship, B focuses on union permanence, and C addresses legislative free speech, none of which are mentioned in the passage.

Answer:

D. Creating a weak central government