Question

"The United States in Congress assembled shall never engage in a war, nor grant letters of marque or reprisal in time of peace, nor enter into any treaties or alliances, ...unless nine States assent to the same. Nor shall a question on any other point be determined, unless by the votes of the majority of the United States in Congress assembled."—Articles of Confederation This quote best reflects the principle of (3 points) popular sovereignty by giving most of the power of government to the people natural rights by listing what the government can do with the states' consent social contract by preventing the federal government from too much power limited government by restricting the powers of the federal government

Answer 1

The correct answer is limited government by restricting the powers of the federal government.

The quote reflects the principle of Federalism. That is why the quote says that the Congress shall never engage in war or enter any alliance unless the nine states agreed. The decisions should be by the votes of the majority in Congress. That is why it is a Republic with its representatives elected by the people. To take the important decisions that were going to affect the citizens. The balance of powers limits one branch to exercise too much power.