HELP PLIS Base your answer on the following passage and on your knowledge of social studies.
"The united States, in congress assembled, shall never engage in a war... nor enter into any treaties or alliances, nor coin money... nor ascertain [determine] the sums and expenses necessary for the defence and welfare of the united states, or any of them... nor appropriate money, nor agree upon the number of vessels of war to be built or purchased, or the number of land or sea forces to be raised, nor appoint a commander in chief of the army or navy, unless nine states assent [agree] to the same..."

Source: Article IX (modified), Articles of Confederation, 1777

The "congress" described in this quote was later replaced by which of the following?

A)
a confederation of states with a majority of power given to each individual state

B)
a federal government with power divided between three branches

C)
a Bill of Rights authorizing Congress to declare war and negotiate treaties

D)
a single, elected executive given all of the powers listed in this quote