Understanding Federalism in the United States

Easy Unit 1: Foundations Of Democracy Federalism

In the context of the American political system, federalism refers to the division of power between various levels of government. This system allows for a balance of authority and responsibility between the national and state governments.

Which of the following statements best describes a characteristic of federalism in the United States?

Federalism reduces the powers of state governments in favor of a strong national government.

Federalism limits the scope of the national government by distributing power to state governments.

Federalism allows states to create their own currency, independent of the national government.

Federalism entirely removes local governments from having any powers.

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