Which of the following statements about the Articles of Confederation is accurate?

a. A simply majority of states was needed to pass legislation.

b. The national government had extensive powers to levy taxes.

c. The states were subservient to the national government.

d. Larger states had more votes in Congress.

e. The national government lacked the power to regulate commerce between the states.

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Shields

31 May, 12:52

Which of the following statements about the Articles of Confederation is accurate?

a. A simply majority of states was needed to pass legislation.

b. The national government had extensive powers to levy taxes.

c. The states were subservient to the national government.

d. Larger states had more votes in Congress.

e. The national government lacked the power to regulate commerce between the states.

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Bello · Answer 1

"e. The national government lacked the power to regulate commerce between the states" is true regarding the Articles of Confederation, since they were intentionally made weak in order to give the maximum amount of power to the states.