Multiple Choice Question
Why did the authors of the Articles of Confederation want a federal government with little power?
There are multiple reasons why the authors of the Articles of Confederation wanted a federal government with little power. Some possible choices include:
A) They believed that a strong central government would infringe upon the rights and freedoms of the states and the people.
B) They wanted to prevent the government from becoming too tyrannical, as they had just fought for their independence from a powerful centralized government.
C) They wanted to allow for greater states' rights and sovereignty, allowing each state to maintain a significant level of autonomy.
D) They believed that a decentralized government would be more efficient and responsive to the needs of the diverse states.
E) All of the above.