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The South also had political problems. The Confederate constitution favored states' rights and limited the authority of the central government. As a result, the Confederate government often found it difficult to get things done. On one occasion, for example, the governor of Georgia insisted that only Georgian officers should command Georgian troops.
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How did the governor’s order that only Georgian officers could command Georgia’s troops demonstrate a problem in the South?

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The governor's order demonstrated a problem in the South because it showed how the Confederate government's emphasis on states' rights and limited central authority resulted in difficulties in organizing and coordinating military efforts. By prioritizing loyalty to their own state over the larger Confederate cause, it hindered effective communication and decision-making at the national level.