Collapse of Communism — Unit test

Question 25 • Online World History B

What is the main difference between federal and confederal systems of government?

Answer

In a federal system there is no centralized authority, while in a confederal system power is distributed equally among the states.

In a federal system there is no centralized authority, while in a confederal system local offices give advice to a centralized authority.

In a federal system there is centralized authority, while in a confederal system power is distributed equally among the states.

In a federal system power is distributed equally, while in a confederal system the states have less authority than the central government.

Explanation

A federal system divides authority between a central government and regional governments, so it has a centralized national authority. In a confederal system, the states or member units retain most of the power and share authority through a weaker central body. This makes C the best choice: it contrasts centralized authority in a federal system with power held by the states in a confederal system.

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