Which of the following was not an important component of the “american system”?
a. a strong national banking system
b. funding of internal improvements like the building of canals and bridges by the national government
c. a tariff on imports to protect the american manufacturing industry
d. a flat income tax that would pay for a stronger military

Hich explains why the constitution gave congress the power to create a system of federal courts? the constitution wanted congress to share power with the judicial branch. the constitution anticipated the need for courts lower than the supreme court. the constitution wanted congress to share power with the appellate courts. the constitution anticipated the need for courts equal to the supreme court.