Question

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

Answer 1

Confederation : A union of states or countries that is formed to resolve crisis or to provide help for other by the formulation of a treaty is referred to as a confederation.

The major issues dealt are,

• Military and defense
• International relations
• Internal trade
• Currency

The relationship, power and freedom among the member states or countries vary depending on the treaty or the system followed.

Hence, a system in which states agree to form a national government, but maintain their sovereignty is called as a confederation.

The answer is (D) a system in which states agree to form a national government, but maintain their sovereignty.