What is the correct definition of the articles of confederation. a. the first government of the u. s. b. the name for all state constitution c. the document that the current u. s. government abides by d. newspaper articles to support the constitution giving good points for this.

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A. The first government

Answering the question, the articles of confederation was the first government of the United States. This implies the correct answer is A.

The articles of confederation became the first constitution used by the newly formed United States, that is, it was the first constitution that served the 13 original states of the US.  

The second continental congress approved the constitution in 1777 and it became effective in 1781 after it was approved by the 13 states.

The articles of the confederation make it clear that the entire 13 states still maintain their independence, freedom, and sovereignty.

There were provisions as to how the military would be run and the articles also provide some provisions on extradition of criminal and equal rights for all the citizens.

The articles of the confederation also created a national legislature, also known as the congress. The articles grant congress the power to maintain the military, control foreign relations.

Part of the power of congress was to maintain the United States postal service among others.

Under the articles of confederation, the executive and the judicial branch of government were not created and congress was empowered to tax or control interstate commerce

Therefore, the Articles of confederation was the first government of the United States.  

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