The constitutional principles of limited government and popular sovereignty apply to the federal government alone. federal, state, and local governments. federal and local governments only. federal and state governments only.

in november 1781, john hanson became the first president of the united states in congress assembled, under the articles of confederation. many people have argued that john hanson, and not george washington, was the first president of the united states, but this is not quite true.

explanation:

they wanted the u.s. to fight on the side of the central powers.