Which statement most accurately describes

federalism?

(1) The judicial branch of government has more

power than the other two branches.

(2) The president and vice president divide

executive power.

(3) Power is divided between the national

government and the states.

(4) Power is shared between the two houses of

Congress.

For the options provided, the statement that most accurately describes federalism is number 3. Power is divided between the national government and the states. It is an arrangement of government in which a similar region is controlled by two levels of government. By and large, a general national government oversees issues that influence the whole nation, and littler subdivisions administer issues of nearby concern.