Which term describes a system of government with power shared between national and state levels?

• A. Common Market
• B. Federal
• C. Delegates
• D. Clause

Answer: (B)

A federal system describes a government where power is shared between national and state levels. In this setup, the national government handles broad national concerns (like defense and currency), while states manage local matters (such as education and local law), with both levels exercising authority within their respective spheres. This division helps maintain national unity while preserving local autonomy and allows experimentation in governance. That makes the term federal the best fit for describing power shared across levels of government. By contrast, a Common Market refers to economic integration, delegates are representatives, and a clause is a provision in a legal document, none of which describe how power is distributed between national and state governments.