1777 the new nation created a government based a conferderation of states. whick weakened the powers of the centeal government

Coin toss: The state officials or the general population

Explanation:

If the states don't or does feel as if a certain law or agreement would benefit them, they could vote to ratify or overturn that said statement by a 2/3 vote. Just by the decision of the people, they weaken the power of the central government by taking away the power to say and it is done.