Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Picket-Fence Federalism

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of picket-fence federalism?

• A) Federal and state governments maintain diverse and sovereign powers.
• B) Specific policies and programs are administered by all levels of government.
• C) Powerful states are given increased power to decide how they should spend government revenues.
• D) State and local governments compete for businesses and citizens.
• E) Levels of government act as the vertical picket on the fence.

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