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If such independent states are coming together to form a larger political entity, this is generally known as a Confederation. Individual states retain full sovereignty, but operate together for the collective good for purposes of things like economic policy, foreign policy, military coordination, etc. If they are not forming a larger political entity, then it is simply an Alliance. Typical of such an entity is NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Alliance, which is a mutual defense pact for its members.
anti-federalists
The conclusion states that the free and independent states possess: 1. The right to wage war 2. The right to make peace 3. The right to contract alliances 4. The right to establish trade And do anything independent states do. Hope this helps!
In a confederate system (as in the Articles of Confederation), the states retain most of the governmental power.
they could make thier own laws