Question

question 25

what is the idea that authority rests both with the national and the state government?

checks and balances
confederation
federalism
separation of powers

Explanation:

Define the sharing of power between national and state governments

The division and sharing of power between a central national government and individual state governments is the defining characteristic of federalism.

Evaluate the incorrect options

• Checks and balances: The system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches.
• Confederation: A union of sovereign states in which the central government is weak and most power remains with the individual states.
• Separation of powers: The division of government responsibilities into distinct branches (legislative, executive, judicial) to limit any one branch from exercising the core functions of another.

Answer:

• Checks and balances
• Confederation
• Federalism (Correct answer)
• Separation of powers