The United States is a federalist system, meaning ________

A) the national government has complete authority
B) the fifty states have no autonomy
C) only the U.S. government is divided into executive, legislative, and judicial branches
D) states don't have written constitutions
E) there is government authority at both the national and state levels

E
Explanation: E) The United States is a federalist system, meaning there is government authority at both the national and state levels. The national government has specific powers, and the fifty states retain substantial autonomy and authority. The United States government and each of the fifty state governments are divided into executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Written constitutions, both federal and state, form a system of separated powers, checks, and balances among the branches.