The correct answer is:
- It did not include a president/leader because the states feared another "king" experience like they had under King George III.
Explanation:
1. The Articles of Confederation, the first attempt at government in the United States, did not establish a position of president or a strong central executive figure. This was because the states were wary of creating a leader with powers resembling those of a monarch, such as King George III, whom they had fought against during the American Revolution.
2. The absence of a centralized leadership role like a president was intentional to prevent a concentration of power that could potentially lead to tyranny or an oppressive government like the one experienced under King George III.
3. Instead, the Articles of Confederation created a system where power was primarily held by the individual states, resulting in a decentralized and weak national government structure.
4. This lack of a unifying leader or executive authority was one of the factors contributing to the failure of the Articles of Confederation as it led to challenges in decision-making, enforcement of laws, and coordination among the states.
