Confederal System of Government/ meaning - SS1 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
In a confederal system of government, where does the majority of power lie?
The central government
The individual member states or regional governments
The judiciary
What is the primary responsibility of the central government in a confederal system?
Defense
Health care
Public transportation
How are decisions made in a confederal system of government?
By the central government
Through consensus or agreement among the member states
By the judiciary
What is the level of sovereignty and autonomy of member states in a confederal system of government?
Low
Medium
High
What is the role of the central government in a confederal system of government?
To make decisions for the member states
To provide funding to the member states
To handle matters delegated to it by the member states
Define confederal system of government in one sentence.
A confederal system of government is a political system where power is decentralized and dispersed among independent states or regional governments that come together to form a loose union or confederation.
What is the primary responsibility of member states in a confederal system of government?
In a confederal system of government, member states retain a high degree of sovereignty and autonomy and are responsible for making decisions that affect their respective regions.