In the text you read, “After the Revolution, the United States owed millions of dollars to individuals and foreign nations. Without the power to tax, Congress had no way to repay these debts. It asked states for money, but the states often refused.” Based on the text above, what can be inferred about the power of the government? (1 point) Responses Congress had too much power which caused the debt. Congress had too much power which caused the debt. The state governments were more powerful than Congress. The state governments were more powerful than Congress. The state governments were weak which was why they refused to pay. The state governments were weak which was why they refused to pay. Congress and the states had too much power which was causing the problem.

The state governments were more powerful than Congress.