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The Articles of Confederation gives some powers to the federal government but says that otherwise 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."1 What political idea does this quote express?

A. The right of fair representation

B. The need for a government to be legitimate

C. The value of limited government

D. The importance of checks and balances

Answer 1

C. The value of limited government

Step-by-step explanation:

The Articles of Confederation were the first written form of government of the United States after the independence from Britain was obtained; it represented the value of limited government delegating most of the power to the states to retain it's sovereignty, prevent tyranny and the abuse of power of a central government. The central government under the Articles of Confederation was a weak unicameral government (Congress) that lacked power to collect taxes or regulate commerce, which led to an unstable country and to the creation of a stronger government in the Constitutional Convention.