The Articles of Confederation were developed out of the Framers considerable fear about the government devolving into a Tyrannical rule. Which of the following statements bests describes the type of government structure that existed under the Articles of Confederation:

Power and economic decision making rests with the various states. The central leadership can make requests of the states, but the ultimate final authority rests with the states

Central leadership and the States share power equally. States address issues within their boundaries but are ultimately subject to the ultimate decision making power wielded by the central leadership

None of these responses

Power and economic structures are detailed and outlined in a constitutional document which functions as the supreme authority of the land. States and the Central Leadership are bound by the express powers as identified in the governing document

Power and economic control is vested in the hands of a single leader or a small leadership group. The states are then subject to the influence and decision made by this central leadership