The division and sharing of power between state and national governments is the principle of

A. checks and balances.

B. federalism.

C. branching.

D. popular sovereignty.

The correct option is B.

Federalism is a type of government in which two or more government possess shared power and authority over the same geographical region. In federalism, the power is divided between the national government, the state government and the local government. The national government is the one with the highest authority.

Is the it the letter b?