The Term Confederation Refers to

question 45

Multiple Choice

The term confederation refers to

• A) a system in which most power is with the central government.
• B) a voluntary association of independent states.
• C) a system in which state and local governments have equal power with the central government.
• D) a national legislature.
• E) the southern states where slavery was legal.

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