unitary
unitary
confederation
In a confederation, states are loosely united for a common purpose while maintaining their individual sovereignty and independence. This form of government allows member states to collaborate on specific issues, often related to defense or trade, but they retain the authority to govern themselves. Confederations typically have a weak central government, relying on the voluntary cooperation of the member states. Examples include the early United States under the Articles of Confederation and the European Union in certain contexts.
A loosely organized group of independent states with a weak central government is a confederacy.
Confederacy
a government that is characterized by a loosely organized group of individual and independent states and a weak central government
a government that is characterized by a loosely organized group of individual and independent states and a weak central government
The purpose of the constitution was to link the states into a stronger national or federal government.
confederacy confederacy
The term that defines a loosely organized group of individuals and independent states with a weak central government is "confederation." In a confederation, the member states retain significant autonomy and sovereignty, often coming together for specific purposes such as defense or trade, while the central authority has limited power. This structure contrasts with a federation, where the central government holds more authority over the states.
Confederation
The purpose of the 10th amendment was to secure the rights of the states from a large national government. It says that any power not delegated (given) to the national government nor prohibited by it to the states (article 1 section 10) is given to the states or the people. This prohibited the federal government from gaining too much power, and giving all issues not given to the federal government to the states