One advantage of decentralized power in a federal system is that it:

a. provides the legislative branch with more power than the executive branch
b. makes legislation easier to pass
c. is a natural check on the power of the federal government
d. is less susceptible to corruption


Answer: c. is a natural check on the power of the federal government

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