Which term describes a union of provinces with a shared central government while allowing provinces to govern local matters?

• A. Bias
• B. Sovereign
• C. Confederation
• D. War of 1812

Answer: (C)

Think about how power is shared between a central government and local regions. A confederation describes a union of provinces that join to run national affairs through a central government, but each province still governs its own local matters. In this setup, the central authority handles national issues like defense and trade, while provinces manage things like education and local laws. That clear fit is why the term described is confederation. The other options don’t describe a system of government: bias is about prejudice, sovereign refers to complete independent authority, and the War of 1812 is a historical conflict, not a type of political union. In Canadian history, Confederation is the term used for the creation of a nation from several provinces with a central government and provincial powers.