The Constitution delegates some powers to the national government and others to the states. Which is this division of powers called?

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Charlotte

3 January, 11:29

The Constitution delegates some powers to the national government and others to the states. Which is this division of powers called?

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Alessandra Richardson · Answer 1

This division of powers is called "federalism", which almost always entails a federal, central power such as the federal government sharing power with the states, although the federal government ultimately has more power.