How is a fedral system similar to a confederal system
a neither have a president at the head of gov
b neither have a congress at the head of the gov
c both have only one level of gov
d both have 2 levels of gov

In a federal system, individual states and the national government share ultimate authority, meaning that in some areas the federal government is supreme, while in others the state governments are supreme. 

In a confederation, the state governments are considered supreme, except for those powers specifically delegated to the federal government.

facts: the 14th amendment

the 14th amendment addresses citizenship rights and equal protection of the laws.

the 14th amendment was intended to protect the rights of former slaves after the american civil war.

the 14th amendment was approved by congress in june of 1866 and ratified by the states on july 9, 1868.

the 14th amendment establishes that all persons born in the united states are citizens and are guaranteed all the rights of citizenship.

the 14th amendment establishes that the law protects all citizens equally.

in this case the passage of the 14th amendment   that was violated was the last part in which it states that there is equal protection of the law.