Final answer:
Under the Articles of Confederation, the national government had strengths such as the ability to make laws and mutual defense of states. However, it also had weaknesses including dependence on states for funds and a unicameral legislature.Option a
Step-by-step explanation:
Under the Articles of Confederation, the national government had both strengths and weaknesses.
- Strength: The ability to make laws
- Weakness: Dependence on states for funds
- Strength: Mutual defense of states
- Weakness: Unicameral legislature
These factors contributed to a weak national government and led to the need for a stronger central government under the U.S. Constitution.