Question

select the correct answer. what feature of a confederal system did the confederate states of america most want? a. a powerful central government to oppose state governments b. a government focused on growing industrial strength and a big economy c. a limited central government linking independent states d. an authoritarian government that controls the society

Explanation:

A confederal system is characterized by independent states with a weak or limited central government. The Confederate States of America aimed for states - rights and a loose central authority. Option A goes against the nature of a confederal system which values state autonomy. Option B is more related to the goals of a strong national government in an industrial - growth context, not typical of a confederal system. Option D is an authoritarian model which is not what the Confederate States sought in terms of a confederal structure.

Answer:

C. a limited central government linking independent states