The answer is B.
One way the constitution attempted to reconcile a weakness of the articles of confederation is:
B. the constitution provided a more centralized government.
Under the Articles of Confederation, people's fear for central government overrode their fear of faster progress, thus, the following were observed:
1) States remained independent and sovereign
2) Congress served as the last resort on appeal of disputes
3) Congress was authorized to make alliances and treaties, maintain armed forces and coin money.
4) Central government can not levy taxes and regulate commerce.
