Which of the following describes sectionalism? O the idea that a state could refuse to follow a federal law it disagreed with
a strong loyalty to a state or region, sometimes at the expense of a nation
the idea that states have powers separate from the federal government
O a system that divides power between national and state governments

Sectionalism is a strong loyalty to a state or region, sometimes at the expense of a nation.

Explanation:

Sectionalism is loyalty towards one's own SECTION (region) of the country, rather than the country as a whole like nationalism.

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