Which statement best describes the system of federalism that the founders established in the Constitution?

A system where the national government holds all significant authority.

A structure where power is shared between the national and state governments.

A framework where states can reject any law passed by the national government.

A model where local governments are more powerful than state governments.

Which responsibility is an example of a power that is generally reserved for state governments?

Declaring war on another country.

Making laws about marriage and divorce.

Negotiating treaties with foreign nations.

Regulating trade between different states.

To exactly copy the government structure of Great Britain.

To give most of the governing power to the individual states, as was done under the Articles of Confederation.

To create a government that was strong enough to be effective but limited enough to protect individual liberties.

To eliminate the need for state governments entirely over time.

Building roads and collecting taxes.

Setting up a national postal system.

Regulating immigration policies.