Why was the north atlantic treaty organization formed in 1949?
a. to protect against an aggressive france in europe
b. to protect against an aggressive china in asia
c. to ensure that germany would never rise again as a threat
d. to protect against an aggressive soviet union in europe

Article ii "each state retains its sovereignty, freedom, and independence, and every power, jurisdiction, and right, which is not by this confederation expressly delegated to the united states, in congress assembled."—articles of confederation which of the following principles of american democracy does this quote best represent? social contract natural rights federalism rule of law