System in which both federal government and state governments cooperate in solving problems.

• A. Federalism
• B. Fiscal Federalism
• C. Cooperative Federalism
• D. Enumerated Powers

Answer: (C)

Cooperative federalism describes a system where the national and state governments actively work together to solve common problems, sharing powers, resources, and administration. This approach became prominent after the New Deal, as the federal government funded and set standards for many programs, while states administered them—creating a blended, collaborative approach often illustrated by the “marble cake” idea of intertwining responsibilities.

That’s why it’s the best fit here: the emphasis is on cooperation and joint action across levels of government to address public issues. In contrast, Federalism is the broad idea of a divided sovereignty between national and state governments, but it doesn’t inherently stress how they cooperate. Fiscal Federalism focuses on the financial relationships and funding flows between levels of government, not the full cooperative arrangement and shared administration. Enumerated Powers are about the specific powers granted to Congress, not about how national and state governments work together.