Question

Which of the following statements would serve as a proper definition of federalism?

a. The arrangement to divide the government into three branches is also known as federalism.
b. The responsibility to govern is divided between the national and state governments.
c. The system of checks and balances allows the branches to influence, or check, the operations of the others.
d. The veto power of the president is an extreme example of federalism.

Answer 1

The first and the third options describe another principle of government: the separation of powers.

The correct answer is:
b. The responsibility to govern is divided between the national and state governments.

Federalism means that a country is composed of semi-independent states.