confederation
The alliance of independent states with a very weak centralized national government is the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Established following the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, the CIS consists of several former Soviet republics that sought to maintain cooperation in various areas without ceding significant sovereignty to a central authority. The organization's influence and effectiveness have been limited, as member states often prioritize their own national interests over collective agreements.
The term that describes an alliance of independent states is
confederation
confederation
A confederation.
What government gives the supreme authority to the states
What government gives the supreme authority to the states
Confederation
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It is the congress box
A confederacy is an alliance of independent states with a weak central or national government. In this system, supreme authority is granted to individual states, and the central government mainly acts as a coordinating body for common issues. Examples include the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War and the Swiss Confederation.
The national government under the Articles of Confederation was similar to a loose alliance of independent states rather than a centralized authority. It functioned more like a treaty organization, where each state retained its sovereignty and independence, leading to a weak federal structure. This arrangement made it challenging for the national government to enforce laws, levy taxes, or regulate commerce effectively. The limitations of this system eventually prompted the creation of the U.S. Constitution, which established a stronger federal government.