Answer:
To ratify treaties with a two thirds majority
To confirm federal appointments
Explanation:
The pope exerted his influence from Italy, a southern European state. Countries in the south were more heavily influenced by the Pope.
I would say false, because, spoiler alert, the south loses.
The correct answer here is third option.
The main problem with the Articles of Confederation was that the federal government was simply too weak to establish and maintain order. The government depended on the states for funding and military as it did not have the power to levy taxes and provide the army it needed to be efficient. That is one of the major reasons why the Articles were replaced with a constitution.