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How does federalism limit the power of state governments?

A. It allows the federal government to overthrow state governments.
B. It allows the federal government to stop states from passing
certain laws.
C. It prevents states from collecting taxes to fund local activities.
D. It stops states from passing their own laws on most issues.
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Federalism restricts government by dividing it into two sovereign powers: the national government and state governments, limiting their authority. Internal constraints are imposed by dividing government against itself, assigning specific duties to various parts, and requiring them to share power.

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