Federalism describes

a. the division of power between national and state governments.
b. the separation of power across the branches of the federal government.
c. government by elected representatives.
d. mechanisms by which one branch of government may restrict another.
e. a strong central government at the expense of state or local governments


Ans: a. the division of power between national and state governments.

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