The Difference Between the American Federal System and a Confederation

question 29

Multiple Choice

The difference between the American federal system and a confederation is that, in a confederation, state governments

• A)retain the ability to enact original legislation.
• B)lose the ability to enact original legislation.
• C)retain their full sovereignty.
• D)are fully absorbed within the national government.
• E)do not recognize the existence of a national government.

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Definitions:

Total Allowable Catch

The maximum quantity of a particular fish species that can be caught within a specified area and time frame to prevent overfishing.

Individual Transferable Quota

A system in resource management where individuals or companies are allocated a certain amount of a resource and can buy, sell, or trade parts of that quota.

Fisheries

Places where fish are raised or caught in significant numbers, often critical for food supply and employment in certain regions.

ITQs

Individual Transferable Quotas, a fishery management tool that allocates a certain quantity of a fishery resource to individuals or companies.