Question

_____ is the collective term used to describe the relationships among the national

Answer 1

Question

_____ is the collective term used to describe the relationships among the national, state, and local governments that claim a piece of the overall sovereignty.

Answer:

Federalism

Explanation:

Federalism is a form of government in which power is divided between the central government

and the regional government. Here there is equal status between the two levels of government. Federalism contrasts sharply with unitary system of government where the regional government is under the central government, and a confederation, in which state governments are more dominant than the central government.