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The Constitution — Test

Question 8 • U.S. Government

Which statement about federalism is accurate?

Answer
A
It applies to specific state legislatures.
B
It divides power between state and national governments.
C
It states that powers should be directly given to Congress.
D
It is made up of implied and expressed powers.

Explanation

Federalism is a system that divides governing power between the national government and state governments. Therefore, the accurate statement is that it divides power between state and national governments. Implied and expressed powers are types of congressional powers, not what federalism is made up of.

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