The government created by the Articles of Confederation was unsuccessful at solving many major problems because
(a) unlimited power was given to the Supreme Court
(b) most power remained with the state governments
(c) members of Congress were elected according to each state's population
(d) political parties prevented the passage of legislation
Answer: (b) most power remained with the state governments
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A) the legislature exercises absolute and unlimited power. B) the king exercises absolute and unlimited power. C) power is divided between the three branches of government. D) the nobility is uninvolved. E) all government resources are focused on military power.
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A) very fluid B) open to change C) extremely rigid D) emerging
The illustration of Champlain's battle with the Hurons:
A) is a realistic portrayal of the event. B) shows the battle from the Indian perspective. C) shows the artist's prejudices and preconceptions. D) portrays the Indians as victims of French savagery.