Group of states that ally to form a political unit in which they keep most of their independence but act together for purposes such as defense

which statement best describes why the early united states was a confederation?

the states approved a constitution to limit the power of the central government.

the central government consisted of a monarchy that the states overthrew.

the states all had considerable power, and a weak central government handled only certain issues.

the powerful central government allowed the states to have notable sovereignty.