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