Which describes the attitude of most americans, north and south, as the civil war began? a. optimistic for a short and glorious conflict b. pessimistic about the length and cost of the fighting c. cynical about the ability of either side to triumph d. indifferent to the sacrifices that were required

states

explanation:

as the old saying goes, all politics are local. state and federal governments affect our daily lives in numerous ways. yet, in our federal system, there is supposed to be a balance between federal and state power. as james madison envisioned it in federalist no. 51, “the power surrendered by the people” would be “divided between two distinct governments,” creating a balance of power that would enable the “different governments [to] control each other.”