Which of the following was a characteristic of the federal government under the Articles of Confederation?

a. Congress was a two-chambered body, with a House of Delegates and a Council.

b. Congress could not levy taxes or regulate commerce.

c. Congress could amend the Articles by a two-thirds vote.

d. There were two branches of government-judicial and legislative-but no executive.

e. The more populous a state, the more votes it cast in Congress.

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21 July, 14:57

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Yasmine Hodge · Answer 1

B.

Explanation:

Congress had no power to tax under the Articles of Confederation. That power instead belonged to the individual states.