Question

question 1-2
which characteristic do all federal systems of government have in common?
all taxes are paid to the state governments.
laws are written by the national government and approved by the states.
states governments decide their own foreign policies.
national and state governments divide and share political authority.

Explanation:

A federal system of government is defined by the division and sharing of political authority between a national (federal) government and subnational (state/provincial) governments. The other options are incorrect: in federal systems, taxes go to both national and state governments, laws are made at both levels, and foreign policy is a national government responsibility, not state.

Answer:

National and state governments divide and share political authority.