Which of the following was a characteristic of the federal government under the articles of confederation?
a. congress was a two-chambered body, with a house of delegates and a council.
b. congress could not levy taxes or regulate commerce.
c. congress could amend the articles by a two-thirds vote.
d. there were two branches of government—judicial and legislative—but no executive.
e. the more populous a state, the more votes it cast in congress.