Question

The Articles of Confederation a. went into effect when nine states ratified the document. b. were ratified by every state except Rhode Island. c. created a central government with limited powers and no president. d. created a strong central government with two congressional delegates from each state. Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D

Answer 1

Answer:

c. created a central government with limited powers and no president.

Explanation:

The Articles of Confederation which was fully ratified with the assent of Maryland in 1781, was initially ratified by ninth states, except New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland.

However, each of the last three states ratified the Articles of Confederation by 1778, 1779, and 1781 respectively. This document serves as the first constitution of the United States, whereby it created a central government with limited powers and no president.

At the time, what the United States had was known as President of the United States in Congress Assembled because there was no executive branch. The first of such President was John Hanson. Each of these "President" served only one year term.