Which were the first and last states to ratify the constitution? (first/last) 
a. delaware/rhode island 
b. virginia/new york 
c. new jersey/connecticut 
d. pennsylvania/north carolina user: dividing political power between a central authority and other units, like the states in the united states, is the main concept of 
a. monarchy. 
b. democracy. 
c. absolutism. 
d. federalism.