Question

question 10 of 10
which statement describes a major advantage of a confederal system of
government over a unitary system?

a. it maximizes the political freedoms guaranteed to individual state
governments.

b. it ensures that a country’s government will be powerful enough to
deal with crises.

c. it prevents a country from ever developing an authoritarian form
of government.

d. it creates a balance of power between central and state
governments.

Explanation:

A confederal system centers power in state governments with a weak central authority, so it prioritizes state political freedoms. A unitary system concentrates power in the central government, limiting state autonomy. Option B is a strength of unitary systems (strong central crisis response). Option C is incorrect (confederations do not eliminate authoritarianism). Option D describes federal systems, not confederal ones. Thus, A is the correct advantage of confederal over unitary systems.

Answer:

A. It maximizes the political freedoms guaranteed to individual state governments.