What is the meaning of the idea "federalism?"
The nation unifies against foreign threats, but states are sovereign otherwise.

Government power and responsibility is spread out between three branches.

State governments and a central government share power and responsibility.

One single and powerful central government unifies and governs the country.

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What is the meaning of the idea "federalism?"
The nation unifies against foreign threats, but states are sovereign otherwise. 

 Government power and responsibility is spread out between three branches. 

 State governments and a central government share power and responsibility. 

 One single and powerful central government unifies and governs the country.

zale101 · Answer

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federalism this will help