The development of feudalism occurred in response to which event?
a. the fall of the western roman empire
b. the mongol invasions
c. the spread of the muslim faith
d. the decline of trade between europe and the east

The answer is "A. the fall of the Western Roman Empire"

Explanation:

monarchy doesn’t have to have the hereditary element. there have been elective monarchies in the past where you choose your king-for-life and when he dies elect someone else for the job.

unlimited governmental powers

explanation:

unlimited governmental powers was not a feature of the new state governments. state governments in the u.s. are structured in the same way as the federal government, with executive, legislative, and judicial branches.