An environment in which both the national government and the state governments share power over specific functions is _______________.

a. Socialism
b. Centralism
c. Nationalism
d. Federalism
e. Confederation


Answer is d. Federalism (A system of government in which the same territory is controlled by two levels of government.)

Also both the national government and state governments share the power are able to:

  • Collect taxes
  • Build roads
  • Borrow money
  • Establish courts
  • Make and enforce laws
  • Charter banks and corporations
  • Spend money for the general welfare
  • Take private property for public purposes, with just compensation

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