Question

which description best defines a confederation?
○ a government in which there is a single, all - powerful ruler
○ a system in which a national government and state governments share power equally
○ a government in which all citizens vote on all major issues and the majority rules
○ a system in which states agree to form a national government, but maintain their sovereignty

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• First option: Describes a dictatorship, not a confederation.
• Second option: Describes a federal system (power shared equally between national and state), not confederation.
• Third option: Describes direct democracy, not confederation.
• Fourth option: A confederation is a system where states form a national government but keep their sovereignty (they are the primary holders of power, and the national government has limited powers, often based on the states' agreement).

Answer:

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