Which of the Following Is NOT an Element That Is

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an element that is needed to define a country as federal according to Riker?

A) Two levels of government rule over the same people and territory.
B) A guarantee of the autonomy for regional governments in their own sphere.
C) Autonomous governance by the regional government in at least one policy area.
D) Popular support on the regional level for the regional authority.