Many weaknesses of the articles of confederation were corrected with the adoption of the constitution as the supreme law of the land in 1787. which of these statements is true regarding the differences between the articles of confederation and the constitution? a. the constitution defined the rights of the states and the powers each state was granted; the articles determined each state's powers based upon population. b. the articles provided for a strong president whose decisions could not be overruled by the congress; the constitution provided for a weak presidency, which required the approval of the congress. c. the articles required each state to elect its representatives to congress based upon taxes paid to the federal government; the constitution allowed states' legislatures to elect their representatives to congress. d. the constitution provided for a strong central government with an elected executive, a powerful legislature, and the appointment of judges; the articles provided only for a legislative branch.