Question

After gaining independence, many Pacific Islands chose to retain ties with their former colonial powers and establish a __________, which is an association of a sovereign state and its dependencies. A. commonwealth B. precedent C. constitutional monarchy D. dictatorship

Answer 1

To attain commonwealth.

Answer 2

I think the correct answer would be commonwealth. After gaining independence, many Pacific Islands chose to retain ties with their former colonial powers and establish a commonwealth. It is an association of nations that are independent and dependent that are related by historical means. So, it must be commonwealth.