Federalism Allows the State Laws to Vary Based on Citizens

question 27

Multiple Choice

Federalism allows the state laws to vary based on citizens' interests. Why might this diversity be in the interest of the national government?

• A) The national government has no interest in state prosperity, therefore the states are free to exercise whatever rights they choose.
• B) The needs of states vary widely, and allowing laws to reflect this increases citizen satisfaction.
• C) States make relatively few unique laws, so there is no need for the federal government to enforce their rules.
• D) Citizens only pay taxes to the federal government, so the federal government receives revenue no matter what state laws exist.
• E) State laws are actually relatively equal, so any diversity in interests does not show up in state laws.

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