Giving Local Governments More Power Is Less Dangerous Than Giving

question 66

Multiple Choice

Giving local governments more power is less dangerous than giving the same power to the national government because

• A) local governments generally have more strict constitutional rules they must operate under.
• B) it is easier to vote in local elections than national elections.
• C) only national-level governments are allowed to use coercive force.
• D) higher exit options exist at the local level--it is easier for people to move away from a bad local government.

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