Federalism is a style of government that is designed to do what regarding power and leadership?

Question

Give power and leadership only to state governments.

Disconnect the relationship between state and local governments.

Give power and responsibilities to citizens as they can choose what level of government they listen to.

Split power and leadership between state and local governments.

Answer 1

Split power and leadership between the central (federal) government and state or regional governments. This system allows for a division of power, with certain responsibilities allocated to the national government and others to the state governments.