Question

select the correct answer.
what feature of a confederal system did the confederate states of america most want?
a. a powerful central government to oppose state governments
b. a government focused on growing industrial strength and a big economy
c. a limited central government linking independent states
d. an authoritarian government that controls the society

Explanation:

A confederal system is characterized by a limited central government linking independent states. The Confederation period in the United States had a weak central government (as opposed to a powerful one in a unitary system). Options A (powerful central government) is more of a unitary or federal (with strong central aspects) feature. Option B (government focused on industrial strength and big economy) is not a core feature of a confederal system. Option D (authoritarian government) is a different governance type. The key aspect of a confederation is the loose association of states with a limited central government (like the Articles of Confederation in US history where states had significant sovereignty and the central government had few powers).

Answer:

C. a limited central government linking independent states