Question

question 13 of 20
why did the authors of the articles of confederation create a weak central
government?

a. to protect against tyranny
b. to establish a federal system of government
c. to limit the power of the states
d. to protect against popular sovereignty

Explanation:

The authors of the Articles of Confederation had recently fought against British tyranny, so they feared a strong central government could repeat such oppression. They designed a weak central government to keep power with the states and avoid authoritarian rule. Options B is incorrect because the Articles created a confederation, not a federal system; C is wrong as the Articles strengthened state power, not limited it; D is incorrect because popular sovereignty (power from the people) was a principle they supported, not opposed.

Answer:

A. To protect against tyranny