American Government / Unit 2 Gov 059 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Confederation
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The idea
A confederation concentrates authority in the subnational governments, leaving the center dependent on the members.
In practice
The Articles of Confederation built exactly that — Gov 022 through 025 recorded the cost.
Where people slip
The three system types differ by where final authority sits, not by size.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
Unlocks
- Nothing yet depends on this.
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