CLEP US Government

Category - Federalism

What is it called when two or more governments share power over the same area and people?
  1. Federalism
  2. Democracy
  3. Republicanism
  4. Separation of Powers
  5. Checks and Balances
Explanation
Answer: A- Federalism is the idea that two or more governments are both sovereign over a certain geographic area. That means both governments are ultimately in charge of some things. In the United States, this division is between the federal government and the state governments. The federal government is in charge of some things such as international relations, and state governments are in charge of other things such as education.
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