The hallmark of the Articles of Confederation was its
A) strong central government.
B) implementation of an executive branch.
C) lack of state sovereignty.
D) creation of a federal judiciary.
E) outline of the specific powers allotted to the central government.

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The Articles of Confederation established a weak central government and emphasized the division of powers between the central government and the states, outlining specific powers allotted to the central government. This lack of a strong central government was one of the main weaknesses of the Articles and ultimately led to their replacement by the US Constitution.

The Hallmark of the Articles of Confederation Was Its