2. What is secession? a. The process of joining together to form a new nation. b. The act of voting to create new laws within a state. c. To leave of withdraw from a larger unit one belongs to. d. A peaceful agreement between two regions to share resources and government leadership.

Secession is essentially the act of a group, often a state or region, deciding to break away from a larger political entity, like a country, to form a new independent entity. One of the most famous instances of secession in history was during the American Civil War when several southern states left the Union to form the Confederacy, leading to significant conflict over issues like states’ rights and slavery. In the real world, secession is a complex and often contentious issue. It can lead to significant political, social, and economic ramifications. For example, the United Kingdom's referendum in 2016 to leave the European Union (Brexit) showcased how a region could decide to withdraw and the extensive discussions that followed about trade, immigration, and sovereignty.