Gobierno Confederal

The video tutorial explains the concept of a confederal government, where power is primarily held by regional or state governments, with a weak central government. It discusses the characteristics of such systems and provides historical examples, including the United States under the Articles of Confederation and the European Union. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to reflect on why confederal governments are rare in history.

What is a key characteristic of a confederal government?

• Strong central government

• Equal power distribution between central and regional governments

• Power concentrated in regional governments

• No central government

Under which document did the United States operate as a confederal government?

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

What was the outcome of the convention called to revise the Articles of Confederation?

• The Articles were left unchanged

• The Articles were abolished

• The Articles were strengthened

• A new constitution was drafted

Which modern entity is an example of a confederal government?

• European Union

• ASEAN

• United Nations

• NATO

Why might confederal governments be rare throughout history?

• They require unanimous decisions

• They are too expensive to maintain

• They lack a strong central authority

• They are too centralized