According to The Federalist Papers, in which of the following ways did the Articles of Confederation allow the majority to overrule the minority?
I. A majority of the states could prevent the passage of new legislation to strengthen the confederacy.
II. Nine of thirteen states, rather than a majority of the people, could control foreign affairs.
III. The popular election of a powerful executive threatened the less populous states
a. I only
b. II only
c. I, II and III
d. II and III
e. III only.
Answer: b. II only
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