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QuizMultiple Choice

The Constitution

Question 9 • 8th Grade US History & Geography A

Which best defines federalism?

Answer
A
shared power between the people and the states
B
shared power between the House and the Senate
C
shared power between the president and Congress
D
shared power between the state and national governments

Explanation

Federalism is a system in which governing power is divided and shared between the national government and state governments. Therefore, “shared power between the state and national governments” is the best definition. The other choices describe relationships within or between different parts of government, not federalism.

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