Question 6 (1 point)

The US system of federalism is based on

A. the Supremacy Clause.

B. financial and military powers.

C. federal and state-level powers.

D. the Bill of Rights and amendments.

Answer

The U.S. system of federalism is based on both federal- and state-level powers. It's this division of responsibility that defines our federalist system, although the Supremacy Clause, financial/military powers, and the Bill of Rights play important roles within this system.

Explanation

The system of federalism in the United States is best described by option c: federal- and state-level powers. Federalism is a form of government where power is divided between a central (federal) government and individual states. This means the U.S. government is designed to have a dual system of control: both the federal and state governments maintain control over their assigned areas of responsibility, which are separate but can also overlap.

The Supremacy Clause is a part of this structure, ensuring that federal law trumps state law when there's conflict between them. Meanwhile, both financial and** military powers** are crucial aspects of federal and state responsibilities. The Bill of Rights and other amendments extend civil liberties and clearly delineate certain rights and responsibilities between the federal and state governments, but these clarifications and expansions exist within the overall framework of federalism.