What are the differences between unitary confederate and federal government?

Answer 1

I'm pretty sure a confederate system is where the states have a ton more rights then the national government. i.e. the EU.

The federal government has a balance between them. i.e. the US

The unitary government is the federal government has a huge percentage of the power. i.e. Japan

Unitary/Confederal/Federal Systems of Governmental Organization: In a unitary system of government, a central government does exist. Although units are associated with that government, sovereignty is controlled by the central government. No one has separate authority. In a confederal system of government, the units all retain their own sovereignty. Collectively, they cooperate for the benefit of themselves. In a federal system of government, sovereignty is invested in the central government. This system allows a limited amount of government among units.

Answer 2

In unitary, centralized or national systems, states are subordinate to the national government and the relationship is hierarchical.

In Confederal systems, states retain sovereign power and national government is dependent on their will.

Answer 3

unitary government: all powers is given to a central government (there is only one level of government).

federal system government divides powers of government between national and state governments (power is split between multiple levels of government).

confederacy - loose union of independent states (no central government)