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The system of distributing political power between a central national government and the governments of the geographical regions of the nation is called ?

Correct answer: B. federalism

  • A. confederacy
  • B. federalism
  • C. centralism
  • D. Unitarianism

Explanation

Federalism divides constitutional authority between a national government and regional governments such as states or provinces. A confederacy gives greater dominance to the regions, while centralism concentrates authority nationally.

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