In What Sense Are the States a "Pivotal" Factor in the Federal

question 92

Multiple Choice

In what sense are the states a "pivotal" factor in the federal system?

• A) They connect national government resources to local governments and communities
• B) They pass taxes and other income sources on from local areas to the national government
• C) They have no power to create programs or accept grants
• D) They administer federal programs at the local level

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Warm-blooded vertebrates of the class Aves, characterized by feathers, beak, and typically the ability to fly.

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Vegetation

Plant life or total plant cover in an area, contributing to the habitat's ecosystem and providing resources for wildlife.