Why were third world countries economically poor and politically unstable

Third World Countries are economically poor and politically unstable by their own Government, since their leaders are responsible, they don't maintain their own country.

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answer: a federal government has final authority on interstate/inter provincial  and international affairs, a confederation is one where the central/national government or authority is governing body what does not have final say over the same matters. hopefully this and i will try again if you don't like this answer : )

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