PART A: Which of the following most closely matches the meaning of the word “papers” as it is used in paragraph 2?

i think its provide for the common defense

the national congress's powers over the states were specific and definite: it had the sole power to negotiate treaties, declare war, and make peace. all powers not granted to congress were reserved for state governments. congress had no power to levy taxes, for example.

unlimited governmental powers

explanation:

unlimited governmental powers was not a feature of the new state governments. state governments in the u.s. are structured in the same way as the federal government, with executive, legislative, and judicial branches.