Question

select the correct answer.
the constitution created a federal system in the united states. which of the following best describes a federal government?
a. equal and full sovereignty granted to all states with a weak central government
b. a parliament that grants limited power to each provincial government
c. an executive branch that has great, sweeping powers to direct a nation
d. power split and shared between the central and state governments
e. a unicameral national legislature that provides equal voting to each state

Explanation:

A federal government is characterized by a division of power between the central (federal) government and state governments. Option A describes a confederation. Option B is more related to a unitary - like system with a parliamentary structure. Option C focuses on the executive branch and not the nature of federalism. Option E is about a type of legislature and not the essence of federalism.

Answer:

D. power split and shared between the central and state governments