Question 10
Federal, Unitary and Confederal SystemsA characteristic of a federal system of government is that power is
- A.shared between the central and unit governments.
- B.shared between the component units of government.
- C.held by the national government.
- D.held by the state government.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (shared between the central and unit governments.)
Explanation
In a federation the constitution divides power between the central government and the states.