Question

Why did the authors of the articles of confederation create a weak central government? A. To preserve the independence of the states. B. To create an efficient form of government. C. To establish an authoritarian government. D. To establish a direct democracy.

Answer 1

They wanted to protect the citizens rights, they did not want the government to have too much power.

Answer 2

To preserve the independence of the states.

Step-by-step explanation:

Many people were fearful that the government would be given too much power and become tyrannical. When the power of the central government was limited, the power instead went to the states (and thus the people).