The formation of confederations is based primarily on

A.

hegemonic considerations

B.

historical reasons

C.

security considerations

D.

geographical factors

Correct answer is C

The formation of confederations is based primarily on security considerations confederation is mostly meant to guarantee external and internal security of the confederal states.

Examples of countries that have practised it are as follows:

1. The League of Nations

2. USA (1781 - 1789)

3. Germany (1815 - 1866)

4. Senegal and Gambia (1984) etc.