Confederate government

A Confederate government is a system where individual states or regions retain most of their sovereignty and delegate limited powers to a central authority. Unlike a federal government that shares powers with states, a confederation emphasizes local autonomy, with the central authority primarily coordinating actions like defense or trade agreements. This structure often results in a loose alliance, where member states prioritize their own interests and have significant independence, which can make unified decision-making challenging. Historically, confederations tend to be more fragile because of the emphasis on state sovereignty over centralized control.