Which statement represents one of the main ideas of the Declaration of Independence? a. The United States needs a strong national religion
b. The power of the President must be limited by the legislative and judicial branches
c. People have the right to rebel against an unjust government
d. Americans cannot afford to pay high British taxes

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.