Perhaps the Most Obvious Effect of Federalism in the United

question 9

Multiple Choice

Perhaps the most obvious effect of federalism in the United States has been to

• A) centralize the government.
• B) prevent states from blocking national interests.
• C) increase conflict among elites.
• D) raise the cost of organized political activity.
• E) mobilize political activity.

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Definitions:

Egocentric Thought

Thinking that does not take into account the viewpoints of others.

Centration

A cognitive limitation in early childhood thinking, characterized by focusing on one aspect of a situation while neglecting others.

Decentering

The cognitive ability to consider multiple aspects of a situation or problem simultaneously, crucial for understanding others’ perspectives and for problem-solving.

Formal Operations

Formal operations is a stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, where individuals gain the ability to think abstractly, logically, and systematically.