What is the main difference between federal and confederal systems of government?
A. In a federal system there is no centralized authority, while in a confederal system power is distributed equally among the states.
B. In a federal system there is no centralized authority, while in a confederal system local offices give advice to a centralized authority.
C. In a federal system there is centralized authority, while in a confederal system power is distributed equally among the states.
D. In a federal system power is distributed equally, while in a confederal system the states have less authority than the central government.
Answer (1)
A federal system features a centralized authority with shared powers between national and state governments, while a confederal system grants more autonomy to individual states with minimal central authority. An example of a federal system is the United States, whereas a confederal system can be illustrated with the European Union. The main distinction lies in the distribution of power between the central and regional governments. ;
