Which of these statements best describes the governing scheme of a federalist government?
A. A representative head of state which governs individual districts or states, which have some self-governing power
B. An elected body of individuals which is responsible for the governing of the country or state
C. An elected body of individuals who make key governing decisions, with the remaining power left to the citizens
D. A single country with an elected head of state
E. A representative head of state which holds absolute authority of governing over it's districts
Answer: A. A representative head of state which governs individual districts or states, which have some self-governing power.
Explanation: A federalist type government has a central 'head' which governs districts or states. However, these states also have power, and govern semi-autonomously (meaning they are mostly independent). The U.S. is a federalist nation.
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