Ii. 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. (to ) 4. according to the expert, who had more power under the articles of confederation? a. it gave majority of power to the national government, and limited the power of individual states. b. it gave majority of power to the individual states, and limited the power of the national government. c. it gave majority of power to the british monarchy, and limited the power of the national government. d. it gave majority of power to the congress, and limited the power of individual states.