USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
a system of government where power is located with the independent states and there is little power in the central government; a confederation is also known as a confederal system
A
Constitutional
B
confederation
C
unitary
D
union
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In a confederal system of government, the state or regional government has all the powers under them. This shows that the member-state in the confederation is more powerful than that of the central system of government.

Detailed explanation-2: -Confederal System Weak or loose organization of states agrees to follow a powerful central government. Nations can choose to follow or not follow the lead of the weak central government. Examples: The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), formerly known as the Soviet Union.

Detailed explanation-3: -"Confederation” refers to the process of (or the event of) establishing or joining the Canadian federal state.

Detailed explanation-4: -In a federal system, a national government and the state governments share power. In a unitary system, all power lies with the national government, whereas in a confederation, the vast majority of power rests with the states.

Detailed explanation-5: -A unitary government is often described as a centralized government. All powers held by the government belong to a single, central agency. The central (national) government creates local units of government for its convenience.

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