Question

The United States has a federal system of government. What does that mean?

A. The national government is controlled by a small group of people

B. Local government have most of the power

C. The national government and the states share power

D. The national government has most of the power

Answer 1

C. The federal system of government was basically a compromise between the people who wanted a strong central government, and those who wanted most of the national power in the states.