What is federalism designed to do? A place sovereign authority in the hands of the executive branch
B limit the role of the central government to providing postal services
C divide powers between the states and the national government
D stretch the reserved authority of the states when necessary

C- divide powers between the states and the national governement.

Explanation:

Federalism is something used in order to make one particular thing doesn't recieve too much power. That the power remains equal and balanced.

the united states has a federal government. the president is the head of the federal government of the united states. however, each state forms its government for administration purposes. the powers of the state governments are exercised within restricted state boundaries. and citizens participate in this government by voting.