Read this passage from the Articles of Confederation. All charges of war, and all other expenses that shall be incurred for the common defense or general welfare . . . shall be defrayed out of a common treasury . . . .

The taxes for paying that proportion shall be laid and levied by the authority and direction of the legislatures of the several States within the time agreed upon by the United States in Congress assembled.

–The Articles of Confederation, 1777

Which statement best describes this passage from the Articles of Confederation?

It reveals a strength of the document because it illustrates the importance of independent state governments.

It reveals a strength of the document because it does not require the approval of the states to print federal money.

It reveals a weakness of the document because it highlights the federal government’s dependence on the states.

It reveals a weakness of the document because it does not give the federal government the authority to declare war.