Why was the term "confederation" used in the Articles of Confederation?

A. Because it created a system of checks and balances

B. Because it created a power central government

C. Because it created an alliance between national and state governments

D. Because it aligned the governments of the 13 colonies

D) Because it aligned the governments of the 13 colonies

Explanation:

A confederation is a loosely allied system of governments.

That eliminates A) because checks and balances have nothing to do with confederations

It also eliminates B) because it did the exact opposite.

C) is a better description of the concept of federalism, in which government power is separated and layered.