The principle of federalism as described by which of the following? State and local governments have absolute authority, Government as authorized by constitution, Powers are separated and shared by various levels of government, Powers is separated and shared between the House and the Senate

From that list, the principle of federalism is best describe by 3. powers are separated and shared by various levels of government. In the United States, for instance, the federal government handles interstate matters and foreign affairs while each individual state carries out their own education policies and funds their state highways. At even smaller levels, counties and towns within states can establish their own sales taxes to fund county highways and municipal projects.