Question

Which statement best describes federalism? A. It is the authority to make and enforce decisions based on a written constitution.

B. It is the difference in the functions of the economy's public and private sectors.
C. It is the division of powers between a national government and the state governments.
D. It is the use of checks and balances between the three different government branches.

Answer 1

Federalism is the mixed-compound mode of government combining a general government with the regional government in a single political system. The best answer among the choices is C. It is the division of power between a national government and the state governments

Answer 2

C. It is the division of powers between a national government and the state governments.