Which statement BEST describes the philosophy of Sir Robert Filmer? A. Kings derive their power from the consent of their subjec
ts. B. Kings have a divine right to absolute authority over their subjects. C. Government’s principle duty is to protect the individual rights of citizens. D. Government’s principle duty is to enforce the rule of law.
<span>Thomas Jefferson stressed that civil liberties needed to be protected. He also stressed that there needed to be a capital where they could keep track of everything going on in the country.</span>
C. The central government established under the Articles of Confederation had no power to collect taxes.
Explanation:
The central government had no power to raise taxes and didn´t have any money to pay for an army or arms at all, so all the continental army was formed by volunteers that wanted to fight the war against England and wanted to free the country.
