Some powers are given to congress but denied to the state governments. this describes what structure of government? federalism separation of powers checks and balances rule of law

Born in braintree (present-day quincy),  massachusetts, on october 30, 1735, john adams was the oldest of john and susanna boylston adams’ three sons. the elder adams was a farmer and shoemaker who also served as a congregationalist deacon and an official in local government