Question

what is it called when powers are split between the national government and state/local governments? federalism presidential government democracy

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Federalism: Defined as the system where power is divided between a national (federal) government and state/local governments. This matches the description in the question.
• Presidential Government: A system where a president is the head of state and government, focused on the executive structure, not power - sharing between levels of government.
• Democracy: A system where power is held by the people (either directly or through representatives), not specifically about the division of power between national and state/local governments.

Answer:

A. Federalism