Question

How are the confederation and unitary forms of government different?

The confederation system is a weak union between states, while the unitary system leaves all power with the central government.
The confederation system is a strong union between states, while the unitary system leaves all power with the central government.
The confederation system leaves all power with the central government, while the unitary system is a weak union between states.
The confederation system balances power, while the unitary system gives all power to the states.

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GPT-5 mini
The first option is correct: "The confederation system is a weak union between states, while the unitary system leaves all power with the central government."

Briefly: in a confederation member states retain sovereignty and give limited powers to a weak central body; in a unitary system the central government holds primary authority and any local governments are subordinate.