Dividing and Sharing Powers

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best defines federalism?

• A state government can make laws that conflict with those of the central government.

• Two or more governments have power over the same people in the same territory.

• A state government has little power compared to that of the central government.

• State and national governments have certain powers but share no powers.

Fill in the Blank

_______ ______ makes the acts and treaties of the United States

supreme.