The type of government where the central authority is superior to the component authorities is a

A.

parliamentary system of government

B.

representative system of government

C.

confederal system of government

D.

federal system of government

Correct answer is D

A federal system of government is one that divides the powers of government between the national (federal) government and state and local governments. The federal government however has superior powers to that of the state and and local government