Which idea had a major influence on the authors of the articles of confederation? a. a strong central government threatens the rights of the people. b. all of the people must be granted the right to vote. c. three branches of government are needed to protect liberty. d. the central government must have the power to levy taxes.

A) A strong central government threatens the rights of the people.

Explanation:

The Articles of Confederation was America's first constitution after becoming free from British rule. In this constitution, Americans wanted to ensure that there was not a strong central government. One of the reasons behind this fear was the Americans experience as colonists under the control of Great Britain.

One of the major reasons why the US broke away from Great Britain was due to the tyrannical rule of King George III who constantly implemented laws and taxes that the colonists disapproved of.

d. it gave farmers a way to organize for more political power