Which founding principle of the articles is reflected in the passage? a. granting freedom of speech for lawmakers b. creating a permanent union c. making citizens of the states also citizens of the union d. creating a weak central government

The correct answer is B) Creating a permanent union.

Which founding principle of the articles is reflected in the passage "creating a permanent union."

Article XIII of the Articles of Confederation stated that every state shall abide by the determinations of the United States, in Congress assembled, on all questions which by this confederation shall be inviolably observed by every state, and the union shall be perpetual.

So with the expressed words of "the union shall be perpetual,"  the founding principle of the articles that is reflected is the creation of a permanent union.