What is the meaning of the idea "federalism? " a. the nation unifies against foreign threats, but states are sovereign otherwise. b. government power and responsibility is spread out between three branches. c. state governments and central government share power and responsibility. d. one single and powerful central government unifies and governs the country.

C. State governments and central government share power and responsibility.

Federalism is a system or mode of government, in which the power and responsibility of a geographical area are divided or shared between a central authority and a number of states (regions or provinces) with delimited self-governing authority. The Federal System varies from country to country, some give more power to the states and less to the government and vice-versa. Either way, this form of government tends to have a Constitution that serves as a guideline to regulate their acts and powers and to resolve any dispute.

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