Question

Governmental power in a feudal society was

a. highly centralized with the king making all legislative and executive decisions.
b. enforced by the military and the church working together for the benefit of the lower class.
c. weak and decentralized with legal authority granted to those swearing allegiance to a lord or king.
d. held by a parliament, which was elected by the landowners and required the approval of the king.

Answer 1

C. Weak and decentralized with legal authority granted to those swearing allegiance to a lord or king.

A king or lord would grant legal authority over the lands to vassals, who swore allegiance to the king or lord, in exchange for political support and protection.

Answer 2

Governmental power in a feudal society was "a. highly centralized with the king making all legislative and executive decisions," since poor people and peasants had practically no opportunity for social advancement.