Federal and Confederal Systems
Federal and Confederal Systems Federal System In a federal system, power is shared between a central government (Federal Government) and regional/state governments as mandated by the constitution. Power Distribution: The central government handles national matters such as defense, foreign affairs, and currency, while the states retain autonomy over local internal affairs. Impact on Citizens: Citizens live directly under the laws of both the federal and state governments. Stability: The constitution typically grants the central government higher authority than the states, and states generally do not have the right to secede from the federal union. Examples: The United States (USA), Germany, Australia. Confederal System In a confederal system, independent sovereign nations (or states) unite for a common objective (e.g., defense or trade). Power Distribution: The primary power resides with the individual member states or nations. The central authority (Confederation) only exerc...