How did the authors of the articles of confederation preserve the independence of the states ?
a) by establishing a utitary system of government
b) by granting all lawmaking authority to the cheif of excutive
c)by removing all state governments
d) by creating a weak central government

The Articles of Confederation preserved the independence of the states by creating a weak central government.

Option D

Explanation:

This Articles of Confederations provided more authority to the states. States were allowed to take their own decisions and the central government exercised power only in the form of a legislature. But it limited the powers to the central governments.

It could not exercise powers like a common currency or a common law system, eventually leading it to become a disastrous decision. This was inspired by Magna Carta which limited King John’s powers.

i am sure the answer is d