A Defining Characteristic of Federalism Is That

Multiple Choice

A defining characteristic of federalism is that

A) rather than being held exclusively or primarily by one body, governing authority is divided at different levels between several bodies.
B) the federal government wields ultimate authority in all matters.
C) state governments can nullify the exercise of unpopular federal laws within their own states' boundaries.
D) state governments exist primarily to enact laws established by the national government.