Select the correct answer. which of these is a characteristic of a federal form of government? a. free and fair elections b. a written constitution c. socialization through education d. layers of government

The correct answer is D) layers of government.

A characteristic of a federal form of government is "layers of government."

In the federal government, the central government shares power with the states. The supreme law in the federal government is the Constitution. Under the federal government, there are branches that share the power to maintain balance. These branches are the executive, a President. The legislative, a Congress. And the Judicial, the Supreme Court.

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