Which of the Following Is a Distinguishing Characteristic of Federalism

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of federalism in contrast to the confederal system?

• A) Subunit governments retain full sovereignty.
• B) The national government cannot compel subunit governments to act.
• C) United action requires voluntary compliance.
• D) Subunit governments face serious collective action problems that inhibit them from achieving the common good.
• E) Subunit governments have constitutionally protected status.

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