Comparison of federalism and Confederalism. - SS1 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
In a federal system of government, power is shared between:
The central government and member states
Only the central government
Only the member states
In a confederal system of government, where does most of the power lie?
With the central government
With the member states
With the military
Which system of government retains a higher degree of sovereignty and autonomy for member states?
Federalism
Confederalism
Both retain the same level of sovereignty and autonomy
How are decisions typically made in a confederal system?
The central government has the final say
Through a combination of federal and state-level processes
Through consensus or agreement among member states
Which system of government is generally considered more stable and long-lasting?
Confederalism
Federalism
Both are equally stable and long-lasting
Define federalism in one sentence.
Federalism is a system of government in which power is shared between a central government and individual member states or regional governments.
What is the key difference between federalism and confederalism?
The key difference between federalism and confederalism is the degree of power and autonomy granted to the member states. In a federal system, member states retain some sovereignty and autonomy, but the central government has ultimate authority. In a confederal system, member states retain a high degree of sovereignty and autonomy, and the central government has limited authority.