Question

What is a key difference between a federal government and a confederate government?

In a federal government, state governments have the most power.

In a confederate government, a central
government has the most power.

In a federal government, the national government and the states share power.

In a confederate
government, state governments have the most power.

In a federal government, state governments have the most power.

In a confederate government, the
national government and the states share power.

In a federal government, the central government has the most power.

In a confederate government, the
national government and the states are equal powers.

Answer 1

The difference between a federation and confederation is that while the member states in the former submit their individual sovereignty to the federal government, the member states in the latter retain their sovereignty. The central government in a confederation is merely a figurehead organization.