Question

which phrase describes the system of federalism established by the united states constitution? the division of powers between the national government and the states the distribution of powers among independent branches of government the ability of one branch of government to restrain the powers of the other branches people the restriction of the government to exercise only the powers granted to it by the

Explanation:

Federalism in the US Constitution refers to the division of powers between the national (federal) government and the states. It is a system that distributes authority between these two levels of government.

Answer:

the division of powers between the national government and the states