“each state retains its sovereignty, freedom, and independence, and every power, jurisdiction, and right… the said states hereby severally enter into a firm league of friendship with each other, for their common defense, the security of their liberties, and their mutual and general welfare…”—united states articles of confederation, 1781 the authors of this quote were most likely concerned about
a. the state governments having too much power b. establishing efficient government services c. establishing unity among state governments d. the central government having too much power