Question

19. Summarize the strengths of the Articles of Confederation(1 point)

1. It left states free to make decisions for themselves, prevented the federal government from gaining too much power, each state sent one delegate to Congress, could appoint military officers, coin money, operate post offices, responsible for foreign affairs, and could sign treaties.
2. It allowed the states to govern themselves and decide whether they were a free or slave state.
3. It allowed for the states to elect a President.
4. It created a balance in the government by establishing “checks and balances.”

Answer 1

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Strengths of the Articles of Confederation include allowing states to make independent decisions, preventing excessive federal power, each state having representation in Congress, the ability to appoint military officers and handle foreign affairs, the power to coin money and operate post offices, the right to determine their own status as free or slave states, the ability to elect a President, and establishing checks and balances within the government.