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The term federalism is best defined as

(1) the process of amending a constitution
(2) the power of the courts to determine the
constitutionality of laws
(3) a republican form of government with no
hereditary ruler
(4) the division of power between the states and
the national government

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Federalism is the concept of power division: between the central government and the local governments that have some autonomy over their local matters. For example, in the US marriage equality used to be decided on a state level.


The correct answer is: (4) the division of power between the states and
the national government
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