Question

which statement is an accurate description of the american federal system? states can make their own choices, as they have power over all laws. state and federal governments are run separately, without any overlap. the federal government informs states of what is and what is not considered legal. the federal and state governments share powers, but federal power is supreme.

Explanation:

In the American federal - system, power is divided between the federal and state governments. While they share some powers, the Supremacy Clause in the U.S. Constitution establishes that federal law is supreme over state law when there is a conflict. States do not have power over all laws. State and federal governments do have areas of overlap, and the federal government does not solely define legality for states as states have their own law - making capabilities within their reserved powers.

Answer:

The federal and state governments share powers, but federal power is supreme.