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What characterizes a federal system of government?
What characterizes a federal system of government?
- Division of powers between national and state governments (correct)
- Total centralization of power in the national government
- No division of responsibilities between state and national governments
- Exclusive authority held by state governments
In a federal system, which level of government is primarily responsible for local affairs?
In a federal system, which level of government is primarily responsible for local affairs?
- Municipal government
- International government
- National government
- State government (correct)
What is a key advantage of a federal system of government?
What is a key advantage of a federal system of government?
- It centralizes all decision-making at the federal level.
- It enhances the separation of powers and local governance. (correct)
- It allows for uniformity in law across the country.
- It eliminates the need for checks and balances.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the powers in a federal system?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the powers in a federal system?
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Which principle is most essential to the concept of federalism?
Which principle is most essential to the concept of federalism?
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