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.
Article III. The said states hereby severally enter into
a firm league of friendship with each other, for their
common defence, the security of their Liberties, and
their mutual and general welfare, binding themselves
to assist each other, against all force offered to, or
attacks made upon them, or any of them, on account
of religion, sovereignty, trade, or any other pretence
whatever []
Use the passage to answer the question.
Which domain of government belonged
unequivocally to Congress and not to the
individual states under the Articles of
Confederation?
(1 point)
O religion
O criminal law
national defense
Oeconomic development