Which idea is a fundamental principle of the articles of confederation?
a. concentration of power in the central government
b. sovereignty and independence of the states
c. citizens giving up state citizenship state to gain national citizenship
d free speech for private citizens but not lawmakers

Correct answer choice is :

The Articles of Confederation, formally the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union, was an exchange among the 13 original states of the United States of America that worked as its first constitution. The Articles of Confederation formed a national government formed of a Congress, which had the power to declare war, select military officers, sign treaties, make alliances, appoint foreign ambassadors, and maintain relations with Indians.

your answer would be (a)