Question

Two of these describe "Federalism." (Choose two answers) Select one or more: a. The national government absolutely controls all state governments. b. Power is shared by the national and state governments. c. State governments exercise absolute power over the national government. d. It is a compromise meant to eliminate the disadvantages of a "unitary" and a "confederate" system.

Answer 1

Answer:

a and b

Explanation:

Answer 2

The correct answer is B) Power is shared by the national and state governments. D)  It is a compromise meant to eliminate the disadvantages of a "unitary" and a "confederate" system.

The two options that describe "Federalism" are the following: Power is shared by the national and state governments and it is a compromise meant to eliminate the disadvantages of a "unitary" and a "confederate" system.

The form of government of the United States is a federal system. The Federal system is designed as the form of government that split the powers with the federal government and the states, that are sovereign. The Constitution of the US is the maximum law of the country and clearly says the powers and faculties of the federation and the states. The federal government is divided by a system of checks and balances that include an executive branch, that is the President; a legislative branch that is the Congress; and a judicial branch represented by the Supre Court.