The Articles of Confederation did not contain a separately elected federal executive primarily because ______.

A. the Founders feared it as a threat to their liberty
B. American political life was so straightforward that it was unnecessary
C. it was less expensive to not have one
D. the judiciary could perform that function


Answer: A. the Founders feared it as a threat to their liberty

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