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Which phrase best describes the form of government created by the Constitutional Convention of 1787?

a weak central government that granted power to the states
a weak monarchy that promoted individual liberties
a confederal government that limited government powers
a more powerful central government that abided by rules
a government that did not have an executive branch

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Answer:

C.

a confederal government that limited government powers

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"a more powerful central government that abided by rules" is the best answer, although "abided by the rules is odd phrasing. The Constitution replaced the Articles of Confederation which were relatively weak.
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