The Articles of Confederation placed most government power and responsibility with the

A) local governments
B) state governments
C) federal government
D) national government

B) State Governments

Explanation:

For A local governments aren't really a thing.

For C & D, Federal and National governments go hand in hand, they are two different terms that mean the same thing in this context.

And so the only answer we have left is B.

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