Which statement best describes the Confederate constitution?
A) It was a loose collection of ideas rather than a formally drafted document.
B) It was very similar to the U.S. Constitution.
C) It was based on the British Constitution.
D) It was a subject of ongoing debate throughout the war.
E) It represented the desires of reactionary extremists in the South.
Answer: B
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