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.
