What describes the division of power between national and state governments, with the Constitution as the supreme law?

• A. Divided Government
• B. Enumerated Powers
• C. Federalism
• D. Concurrent Authority

Answer: (C)

Federalism describes how authority is split between the national government and the states, with the Constitution acting as the supreme law of the land. In this system, powers are delegated to the national government, reserved to the states, or shared (concurrent) between both levels. The Supremacy Clause ensures that federal law overrides state law when there’s a conflict. Divided Government refers to the separation of powers within the national government’s branches, not between national and state levels. Enumerated powers are the specific powers granted to the federal government, and concurrent authority means both levels can act in the same area. So, the overall framework describing this division of power is federalism.