Which country is the world's oldest surviving federation?
Correct answer: D. United States
- A. Italy
- B. Russia
- C. Great Britain
- D. United States
Explanation
The United States is commonly described as the world’s oldest surviving modern federation, established under the Constitution in 1789. Great Britain is a constitutional monarchy, not a federation.
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