Question

which of the following describes federalism?
○ a strong loyalty to a state or region, sometimes at the expense of a nation
○ the idea that the us constitution periodically can be updated or changed
○ the idea that a state could refuse to follow a federal law it disagreed with
○ a system that divides power between national and state governments

Explanation:

• The first option describes sectionalism (loyalty to a region over the nation).
• The second option refers to the idea of constitutional amendment, not federalism.
• The third option is related to nullification, not federalism.
• The fourth option correctly defines federalism as a system where power is divided between national and state governments.

Answer:

D. a system that divides power between national and state governments (assuming the last option is labeled D; if the options are labeled differently, adjust the identifier, e.g., if the last option is the fourth one without a letter, clarify the option text as "a system that divides power between national and state governments")