1. which of the following describes federalism?

a) state governments dominate a weak national legislature.

b) state and national governments share power.

c) a strong executive directs national policy for dependent states.

d) a strong national legislature gives equal voice to all citizens. 2. which of the following describes federalism?

a) state governments dominate a weak national legislature.

b) state and national governments share power.

c) a strong executive directs national policy for dependent states.

d) a strong national legislature gives equal voice to all citizens

The correct answer is B)State and national governments share power.

America currently uses a system of federalism. In our country, the United States federal government and the individual state governments share power. Both bodies of government have the ability to make laws for citizens to follow. This type of system was created in the US states to ensure that the federal government did not become too strong or involved in the everyday life of American citizens.

the federal government of the united states was established by the constitution. us is a presidential republic. the president is head of state, head of government and of a two party legislative and electoral system. the supreme court balances the powers of the federal and the state government. yhe executive branch is headed by the oresident. there are two chambers of congress, the senate and the house of representatives. judicial power is exercised by the judicial branch (or judiciary), comprised of the supreme court and lower federal courts. the judiciary's function is to interpret the   constitution as well as the federal laws and regulations.