Question

article iii. the said states hereby severally enter into a firm league of friendship with each other, for their common defense, the security of their liberties, and their mutual and general welfare, binding themselves to assist each other, against all force offered to, or attacks made upon them, or any of them, on account of religion, sovereignty, trade, or any other pretence whatever. -excerpt from the articles of confederation 1. according to the excerpt, does the national government or the states have the most power in the newly formed government? which phrase tells you who has the most power? 2. according to the excerpt, what will happen if a foreign government attacks one of the states?

Explanation:

1. The states have the most power as the excerpt shows states enter into a league for common - defense etc. The phrase "the said states hereby severally enter" implies state - centered power.
2. If a foreign government attacks one of the states, the other states are bound to assist against the attack as they have entered into a league for mutual defense, as stated in "binding themselves to assist each other, against all force offered to, or attacks made upon them, or any of them".

Answer:

1. The states have the most power. The phrase is "the said states hereby severally enter".
2. The other states will assist the attacked state against the foreign government's attack.