What is the principle behind the Constitution's division of power between federal and state governments?
O A. Republicanism
B. Popular sovereignty
O C. Federalism
D. Separation of powers

C.separation of powers.

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states

explanation:

as the old saying goes, all politics are local. state and federal governments affect our daily lives in numerous ways. yet, in our federal system, there is supposed to be a balance between federal and state power. as james madison envisioned it in federalist no. 51, “the power surrendered by the people” would be “divided between two distinct governments,” creating a balance of power that would enable the “different governments [to] control each other.”

number 4. should be the correct answer