The first American Constitution created a confederation, which can best be described as which of the following?
. A highly centralized governmental system in which the national government derives broad authority directly from the citizens rather than from the states.
b. A highly decentralized governmental system in which the national government derives limited authority from the states rather than directly from the citizens.
c. A parliamentary system heavily reliant on party discipline.
d. A presidential system featuring a very strong executive with broad police powers.
b. A highly decentralized governmental system in which the national government derives limited authority from the states rather than directly from the citizens.
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