Origins of the American Government: Part Two — Test

Question 8 • CMS 2026-2027 Founding Principles of the US and NC: Civic Literacy CREDIT RECOVERY

Which description best defines a confederation?

Answer

a government in which all citizens vote on all major issues and the majority rules

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

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

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

Explanation

A confederation is an alliance in which states create a national government for certain shared purposes but keep most authority and remain sovereign. This matches the description of states forming a national government while maintaining their sovereignty. The other choices describe direct democracy, federalism, and absolute rule.

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