Which of the following best describes the relationship between the central and the component government in a federation?

A. the central government collect revenue for component governments
B. the central and component governments have equal powers
C. The central government is weaker than the component governments
D. The central government legislates for the component

Correct Answer:

Option C – The central government is weaker than the component governments

Explanation

The component states are in some sense sovereign, in so far as certain powers are reserved to them that may not be exercised by the central government. However, a federation is more than a mere loose alliance of independent states