Which of the following was NOT a result of the Spanish American War? a. The United States gained possession of several territories.

b. Cuba gained independence from Spain.

c. The United States lost possession of the Southwest territories.

d. The United States emerged as a world power.

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.