What was unique about the presidential election of 1860? A. For the first time, a candidate won without any votes from an entire region of the country.
B. For the first time, a candidate from California won the election.
O C. A candidate from the Democratic Party won the election.
D. A candidate who split southern, western, and northern votes won the election.

Two of these describe “federalism." (choose two answers) select one or more: a. the national government absolutely controls all state governments. b. power is shared by the national and state governments. c. state governments exercise absolute power over the national government. d. it is a compromise meant to eliminate the disadvantages of a “unitary” and a “confederate” system.