How did the authors of the articles of confederation preserve the independence of the states ?
a) by establishing a utitary system of government
b) by granting all lawmaking authority to the cheif of excutive
c)by removing all state governments
d) by creating a weak central government

The Articles of Confederation preserved the independence of the states by creating a weak central government.

Option D

Explanation:

This Articles of Confederations provided more authority to the states. States were allowed to take their own decisions and the central government exercised power only in the form of a legislature. But it limited the powers to the central governments.

It could not exercise powers like a common currency or a common law system, eventually leading it to become a disastrous decision. This was inspired by Magna Carta which limited King John’s powers.

a social contract.

"a social contract is an agreement between citizens and their leader where the citizens give up certain freedoms in exchange for protection. the constitution of the united states is an example of a social contract."

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