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."–articles of confederation which of the following principles of american democracy does this quote best represent? social contract natural rights federalism rule of law

Federalism

Explanation:

Federalism is a system of government in which the power and responsibility of a nation are divided between the federal government and the states. The quote best represents this principle as it divides the power of a nation by establishing that all power not expressly delegated to the United States (the government) in the constitution, is reserved to the states, meaning that if the constitution does not state that the government has the duty to collect taxes, the states may exercise that power.

after the roman empire, the catholic church began to unify by taking on many duties of a government.