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Question 29 • CA-Government Essentials (IS)

How does a confederation differ from a federation?

Answer

A confederation has a strong balance of power, while a federation gives all power to the central government.

A confederation gives all power to the central government, while a federation has no balance of power.

A confederation is a strong union between states, while a federation has no balance of power.

A confederation is a weak union between states, while a federation has a strong balance of power.

Explanation

A confederation is a loose, relatively weak union in which the member states retain most of their power and the central government has limited authority. In a federation, power is divided between the central government and regional governments, creating a stronger balance of power. Therefore, choice D is correct.

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