Question

Under the Articles of Confederation, the national government consisted of a lawmaking body. Identify that lawmaking body.

Answer 1

The only lawmaking body that existed under the Articles of Confederation was the "Congress," since the Founding Fathers initially wanted to have a very "weak" central government over the states. 

Answer 2

under the Articles of Confederation, the national government consisted of a lawmaking body called Congress. Option B is correct.

The Articles of Confederation came into force on March 1, 1781, after being ratified by all 13 states.

The Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union constituted an agreement among the 13 original states of the United States of America that was its first constitution.

The Articles of Confederation created a national government made up of a Congress, which power was to declare war, appoint military officers, sign treaties, make alliances, appoint foreign ambassadors, and manage relations with Indians.