An alliance of independent states Oligarchy Democracy Confederation Autocracy

Confederation

Explanation:

A democracy is "a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives."

An oligarchy is "a small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution."

An autocracy is "a system of government by one person with absolute power."

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health and medicine because people are dying from not being healthy or not strong enough medicine

the award is named for an american naval historian and theorist, rear admiral alfred thayer mahan, united states navy who, through his writing, provided stimulus and guidance to those who share in the defense of the nation.