The System of Shared Powers, Divided Between a Central Government

question 18

Multiple Choice

The system of shared powers, divided between a central government and the states, is called ________.

• A) the electoral college
• B) federalism
• C) statism
• D) checks and balances
• E) the separation of powers

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