Read the passage from the articles of confederation: Article II. Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom and independence, and every power, jurisdiction and right, which is not by this confederation expressly delegated to the united states, in the congress assembled.

which founding principle of the articles is reflected i nthis passage?

a. creating a weak central government
b. making citizens of the states also citizens of the union
c. granting freedom of speech for lawmakers
d. creating a permanent union