How does a confederation differ from a federation?
A. A confederation has a strong balance of power, while a federation gives all power to the central government.
B. A confederation gives all power to the central government, while a federation has no balance of power.
C. A confederation is a strong union between states, while a federation has no balance of power.
D. A confederation is a weak union between states, while a federation has a strong balance of power.
Answer (1)
A confederation is a union of sovereign states with limited central power, whereas a federation has a strong central government that shares power with regional governments. The central authority in a confederation is weak, while in a federation, it is much stronger. Examples include the Articles of Confederation for the former and the U.S. Constitution for the latter. ;
