Which Characteristic Is Typical of Federal Systems of Government

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which characteristic is typical of federal systems of government?

• A) a separation of powers between branches of government.
• B) a division of powers between levels of government.
• C) checks and balances between regions.
• D) a coalition of powers between branches of government.

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Definitions:

Wealth

The abundance of valuable resources or material possessions, or the control over such assets.

Subjective Measure

An assessment based on personal opinions, feelings, or attitudes, rather than objective, measurable criteria.

Flying Buttresses

Flying buttresses are architectural elements used in Gothic cathedrals that transfer the weight of the roof and upper walls outward to external supports, allowing for higher and thinner walls and large stained-glass windows.

Nave Vaults

Arching forms in the central part of a church that are used to span the space over the nave, creating a ceiling or roof.