Prior to the Ratification of the U

question 31

Multiple Choice

Prior to the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, which type of government did the United States have?

• A) a unitary system of government
• B) a direct democracy
• C) a confederation
• D) a federalist government

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Definitions:

Germinal

Pertaining to the initial two-week phase of prenatal development following conception.

Prenatal Development

The process of growth and development within the womb from conception to birth, encompassing various stages of embryonic and fetal development.

Embryonic

Pertaining to the earliest stage of development in living organisms after conception, before birth or hatching.

Germinal

Pertaining to the earliest stage of embryonic development, from conception to approximately two weeks, when the zygote begins to divide and grow.