Which description best defines a confederation? a government in which there is a single, all-powerful ruler
a system in which a national government and state governments share power equally
a government in which all citizens vote on all major issues and the majority rules
a system in which states agree to form a national government, but maintain their sovereignty

Why was "impressment" an important issue during the jefferson administration? the united states was being treated disrespectfully, as the spanish navy was forcing american sailors into naval service for them. the united states was being treated disrespectfully, as the french navy was forcing american sailors into naval service for them. the united states was treating british navy with disrespect by forcing british sailors into naval service for them. the united states was being treated with disrespect on the high seas, as the british navy was forcing american sailors off their ships and into naval service for them. the united states was treating french navy with disrespect by forcing french sailors into naval service for them.