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.

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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.

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Bridger Lam · Answer 1

The main difference between federal and confederal systems of governments is that " C. In a federal system there is centralized authority, while in a confederal system power is distributed equally among the states," with the United States operating within a "federal" system.