Which statement best describes federalism? A. It is the authority to make and enforce decisions based on a written constitution.

B. It is the difference in the functions of the economy's public and private sectors.

C. It is the division of powers between a national government and the state governments.

D. It is the use of checks and balances between the three different government branches.

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Jonathan Cantrell

Social Studies

10 December, 03:16

Which statement best describes federalism? A. It is the authority to make and enforce decisions based on a written constitution.

B. It is the difference in the functions of the economy's public and private sectors.

C. It is the division of powers between a national government and the state governments.

D. It is the use of checks and balances between the three different government branches.

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Maddox Merritt · Answer 1

C. It is the division of powers between a national government and the state governments.

Kareem Browning · Answer 2

Federalism is the mixed-compound mode of government combining a general government with the regional government in a single political system. The best answer among the choices is C. It is the division of power between a national government and the state governments