Which feature best describes a confederal system of government?
Correct answer: C. Sovereign states delegate limited powers to a common body
- A. A central government controls all local authorities
- B. Regional governments exercise powers granted by a constitution
- C. Sovereign states delegate limited powers to a common body
- D. A monarch appoints representatives of all territories
Explanation
In a confederation, independent states create a common authority for limited purposes while retaining ultimate sovereignty. In a federation, by contrast, regional powers are constitutionally established within one sovereign state.
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