In a federal system of government, power is

divided between the national government and the states.
held by one person who makes all the decisions.
held by a central government that makes decisions.
divided equally between all state governments.

The correct answer is divided between the national government and the states.

Explanation: Federation is a model of political decentralization, based on the constitutional division of competences among the autonomous federated entities that comprise it. It can be said that federalism is a phenomenon of the division of power so it is the object of study of both political science and constitutional law.

Option A, divided between the national government and the states.

Explanation:

The options that don't make sense are:  Option B, C, D

The option that makes sense is:  Option A, divided between the national government and the states.

 Option A, divided between the national government and the states.

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