Federalists believed in the separation of powers because they wanted

a individuals to have separate rights.
b states to have separate rights.
c the central government to avoid monarchy.
d the nation to elect a strong executive.

How does cooperative federalism work in the united states? a. state and federal governments have different and overlapping responsibilities b. branches of the federal government can check one another's power. c. when amending the constitution, citizens vote directly. d. bills passing the house of representatives must also pass the senate.