Question

“How can we possibly defend our collective interests under the current system? The states refuse to provide the expected number of soldiers even when we face invasion and rebellion.” The author of this imagined quote most likely would agree with which statement? Confederation is the best form of government because it gives final authority to state and local leaders. Confederation is the worst form of government because it does not give enough authority to the national leaders. Federation is the best form of government because it limits the power of national leaders. Federation is the worst form of government because it does not give enough authority to the state and local leaders.

Answer 1

Confederation is the worst form of government because it does not give enough authority to the national leaders.

Answer 2

Answer: The author of this imagined quote most likely would agree with the following statement: Confederation is the worst form of government because it does not give enough authority to the national leaders.

Explanation: In a confederation the power lies with states and its leaders which can lead to chaos and weakness in the federal government’s control of individual states. This weakened federal system can result in low state-run military defense systems necessary to protect citizens as a whole.