Question

which of the following is an accurate comparison of the articles of confederation and the constitution?
articles of confederation (1777)\tconstitution of the united states (1787)
a maintained national sovereignty over the states\tmade states sovereign over the national government
b created a unicameral legislature with the power to levy taxes\tcreated a bicameral legislature with the power to regulate interstate commerce
c made the executive branch commander - in - chief of the armed forces\tgave congress the power to declare war
d created a weak central government with few independent powers\tcreated a strong national government with many powers

Explanation:

The Articles of Confederation had a weak central government with limited powers. The U.S. Constitution, on the other hand, established a strong national government with more extensive powers. Option A is incorrect as the Articles did not maintain national sovereignty over states and the Constitution did not make states sovereign over the national government. Option B is wrong because the Articles - era legislature could not levy taxes effectively. Option C is incorrect since under the Articles, there was no single - executive as commander - in - chief of the armed forces.

Answer:

D. Created a weak central government with few independent powers, Created a strong national government with many powers