12. Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the Articles of Confederation and the U.S.
Constitution?
Articles of Confederation
U.S. Constitution
(A)
Contained a Bill of Rights
Does not contain a Bill of Rights
(B)
Argued for by Federalists
Argued for by Anti-Federalists
(C)
Was never the Constitution of the United
States
Has been the only Constitution of the
United States
(D)
Created a weak central national
government with most powers reserved to
states
Created a strong central government with
some powers reserved to states

Respuesta :

Answer:   D

Explanation: The Articles established a weak central government and placed most powers in the hands of the states the central government lacked the power to enforce tax laws or regulate commerce.

The US Constitution established a strong central, or federal, government with broad powers to regulate relations between the states and with sole responsibility in such areas as foreign affairs and defense.