When Alabama's governor refused to end the policy of segregation in public universities, he invoked which common argument for separation of powers under federalism?

A. states rights

B. checks an balances

C. direct initiative

D. bicameral legislation

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option A. When Alabama's governor refused to end the policy of segregation in public universities, he invoked states rights as a common argument for separation of powers under federalism. Hope this answers the question.