Question: Although not directly mentioned within the U.S. Constitution, how does the Constitution explain the U.S. federal government? Question options: a) The Constitution clearly states that the federal government has absolute supremacy over the states, with no room for shared power or state autonomy. b) The Constitution does not actually establish a federal system of government, it only creates a unitary national government with no role for state governments. c) While the term "federalism" is not explicitly used, the Constitution establishes a system of shared power between the national government and the state governments. This division of authority is seen in the 10th Amendment, which reserves all powers not delegated to the federal government to the states. d) The Constitution is silent on the relationship between the federal and state governments, leaving the nature of federalism entirely undefined.