Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom and independence, and every Power, Jurisdiction and right, which is not by this confederation expressly delegated to the United States, in Congress assembled.
—Articles of Confederation, Article II
Use the passage to answer the question.
According to the excerpt, who had more power under the Articles of Confederation?
A. It gave the majority of the power to the national government, and limited the power of individual states.
B. It gave the majority of the power to the individual states, and limited the power of the national government.
C. It gave the majority of the power to the British monarchy, and limited the power of the national government.
D. It gave the majority of the power to the Congress, and limited the power of individual states.