Question

select the correct answer.
what is a union of independent sovereign states?
a. a federation
b. a unitary government
c. a constitutional government
d. a confederation
e. a democracy

Explanation:

A confederation is a union of independent sovereign states where the member states retain most of their sovereignty and delegate limited powers to a central authority. A federation (A) has a stronger central government with shared sovereignty, a unitary government (B) has a single central authority with states having little autonomy, a constitutional government (C) refers to governance under a constitution (not specifically a union of states), and a democracy (E) is about political participation, not state union structure. So the correct answer is D as it matches the definition of a union of independent sovereign states.

Answer:

D. a confederation