How many branches of government were there under the articles of confederation

One.

The Articles of Confederation was the first U.S Constitution, written in 1777. There was only one branch of government under the Articles of Confederation: the Congress of the United States. At the time, the national government had very limited power, which led to several problems that were only fixed with the Constitutional Convention that created the three branches of government we know today: legislative, executive and judicial branches.  

answer; /// i believe the correct answer is (b) disposition

b) to encourage free trade