Which description best defines a confederation?

A. a government in which there is a single, all-powerful ruler

B. a system in which a national government and state governments share power equally

C. a government in which all citizens vote on all major issues and the majority rules D. a system in which states agree to form a national government, but maintain their sovereignty

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Tyrell Andrews

15 April, 10:35

Which description best defines a confederation?

A. a government in which there is a single, all-powerful ruler

B. a system in which a national government and state governments share power equally

C. a government in which all citizens vote on all major issues and the majority rules D. a system in which states agree to form a national government, but maintain their sovereignty

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Keely Rasmussen · Answer 1

Answer;

D. A system in which states agree to form a national government, but maintain their sovereignty.

Explanation;

A confederation is a system of government in which sovereign states delegate power to a central government for specific purposes. Examples: defense and the regulation of trade.

In this system there is weak or loose organization of states agrees to follow a powerful central government.

Nations can choose to follow or not follow the lead of the weak central government.

Evelin Buck · Answer 2

D. A system in which states agree to form a national government, but maintain their sovereignty