Governmental power in a feudal society was "<span>a. highly centralized with the king making all legislative and executive decisions," since poor people and peasants had practically no opportunity for social advancement. </span>
C. Weak and decentralized with legal authority granted to those swearing allegiance to a lord or king.
A king or lord would grant legal authority over the lands to vassals, who swore allegiance to the king or lord, in exchange for political support and protection.
The Articles of Confederation served as the written document that established the functions of the national government of the United States after it declared independence from Great Britain.
