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Which of these statements best describes the American federal system? A. States have most of the power.
B. The federal government has most of the power.
C. State and federal governments share power, but the federal government is supreme.
D. State and federal governments share power, but state governments are supreme.
The correct answer is C. State and federal governments share power, but the federal government is supreme.
In the American federal system, both state and federal governments have their own powers and responsibilities. However, according to the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution, when there is a conflict between federal and state law, federal law prevails. This means that while states have significant authority, the federal government ultimately has the supreme power in matters of national concern.