Question

Which statement explains the principle of federalism?

a.The powers and responsibilities of government are shared among three coequal branches.
b.The powers of government are divided between the federal government and the states.
c.Each branch of government has the power to check the other branches.
d.The government derives its power from the consent of the people.

Answer 1

gradpoint: b- the powers of government are divided between the federal government and the states. 

Answer 2

The correct answer is b. The powers of government are divided between the federal government and the states.

Federalism is a political organization that divides power into national government - federal - and state government - states -. Each government maintains its own fundamental political integrity.