Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of a Federal

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a federal system of government?

• A) Smaller political units promote duplication of efforts and reduce accountability.
• B) Federalism helps achieve the goal of dispersing power.
• C) Regional variation allows for congruence with local interests.
• D) Federalism allows states to serve as "laboratories of democracy."

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