Question

Why was the term “confederation” used in the Articles of Confederation?

A. Because it created a system of checks and balances
B. Because it created a power central government
C. Because it created an alliance between national and state governments
D. Because it aligned the governments of the 13 colonies

Answer 1

D) Because it aligned the governments of the 13 colonies

Step-by-step explanation:

A confederation is a loosely allied system of governments.

That eliminates A) because checks and balances have nothing to do with confederations

It also eliminates B) because it did the exact opposite.

C) is a better description of the concept of federalism, in which government power is separated and layered.