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The Constitution — Test

Question 16 • Government

Which statement is an accurate description of the American federal system?

Answer
A
State and federal governments are run separately, without any overlap.
B
The federal and state governments share powers, but federal power is supreme.
C
States can make their own choices, as they have power over all laws.
D
The federal government informs states of what is and what is not considered legal.

Explanation

In a federal system, power is divided between the national government and state governments, and some powers overlap. When a valid federal law conflicts with a state law, the federal law takes precedence under the Constitution’s Supremacy Clause. So the accurate statement is that the governments share powers, but federal power is supreme.

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