What feature of a confederal system did the confederate states of america most want? a. a powerful central government to oppose state governments b. a government focused on growing industrial strength and a big economy c. a limited central government linking independent states d. an authoritarian government that controls the society

I believe the answer is: C.a limited central government linking independent states
The confederate states wanted the states have the full authority in determining the regulations that they could impose to their people.
This means that if a there is a contradicting regulation between states and central government, the regulation from the central government would be overruled.