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 system divides power between a central (federal) government and regional (state) governments. Option A describes a confederation (weak central government). Option B refers to a parliamentary system with provincial governments (not specifically federal). Option C focuses only on the executive branch (not the federal power - sharing concept). Option E is about a unicameral legislature (not the essence of federalism). Option D correctly captures the power - split and sharing between central and state governments which is the key feature of a federal government.

Answer:

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