Which statement best explains how the u. s. constitution addressed a weakness of the articles of confederation? a. the constitution created an independent government, while the articles of confederation operated under british authority. b. the constitution created a congress where each state was represented equally, while the articles of confederation awarded representatives to the states based on the size of their population. c. the constitution made it easier to create legislation by requiring only a simple majority to pass a new law, unlike the articles of confederation, which required 9 of 13 states to approve a major law. d. the constitution created stronger state governments, while the articles of confederation allowed for a more powerful federal government.