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Which alternative does NOT represent characteristics of a Confederation?
A real Swiss naturalisation exam question. Answer from memory, then check.
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- The duration of its existence is normally defined
Why
A confederation is normally a permanent or long-term union of states, not one with a limited duration. Member states of a confederation retain their sovereignty while implementing common institutions to manage shared interests. Continuity is an essential trait of confederations.
- It’s an union of States with multiple common interests
- The States conserve their sovereignty and its institutions but also implement communal institutions
- The duration of its existence is normally defined
- The States can quit the Confederation, but the withdrawal is difficult
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