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What is the main difference between federal and confederal systems of government?

In a federal system there is no centralized authority, while in a confederal system power is distributed equally among the states.
In a federal system there is no centralized authority, while in a confederal system local offices give advice to a centralized authority.
In a federal system there is centralized authority, while in a confederal system power is distributed equally among the states.
In a federal system power is distributed equally, while in a confederal system the states have less authority than the central government.

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In a federal system there is centralized authority, while in a confederal system power is distributed among the states.

Explanation: Federal systems divide authority between a central (national) government and regional governments, with the central government having significant powers. Confederal systems are unions of sovereign states that retain most power and grant only limited powers to a weak central body.