Which constitutional principle divides power between national and state governments?
a. separation of powers
c. checks and balances
b. limited government
d. federalism

Articles of the confederation is a good representation of a system of government.

Speaker 1: now that we are independent, americans should create a government that mirrors the government of great britain. speaker 2: after experiencing a tyranny of great britain, americans know how important it is to limit the government's power. speaker 3: our victory in the revolutionary war prove that americans have wisdom to choose good leaders. speaker 4: as for former colonies, the american states are likely to thrive under a system of strong centralized government. which speaker would most likely support the government established by the articles of confederation? a. speaker 2 b. speaker 3 c. speaker 1 d. speaker 4

Explain what commentary austen is making about social conversation based on this excerpt. your answer should be at least 150 words.