Question

which principle of government divides power between the federal government and state governments?

○ separation of powers

○ limited government

○ popular sovereignty

○ federalism

Explanation:

• "Separation of powers" divides power among branches (executive, legislative, judicial), not between federal and state.
• "Limited government" refers to government power being restricted by law, not about federal - state power division.
• "Popular sovereignty" means power comes from the people, not related to federal - state power distribution.
• "Federalism" is the principle that divides power between a central (federal) government and state governments.

Answer:

D. federalism