Why was there a debate between the federal and state governments over the funding of transportation improvements? a, each wanted credit for the new developments. b, transportation improvements were expensive. c, there was a shortage of labor. d, the president and the majority of congress belonged to different parties.

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.