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:

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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.

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<mcq-option>Checks and balances</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>Confederation</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>Federalism</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>Separation of powers</mcq-option>
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Answer:

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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.

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<mcq-option>Checks and balances</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>Confederation</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>Federalism</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>Separation of powers</mcq-option>
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