Throughout History Which of Following Has Been True Regarding American

question 34

Multiple Choice

Throughout history which of following has been true regarding American federalism?

• A) Federalism has proven to be rigid and unchanging in the face of an ever-changing world.
• B) The role and powers of the federal government have evolved as undisputed.
• C) The powers of the state governments have become almost nonexistent in light of national government powers.
• D) Through several eras the pendulum has tended to swing between preferences for state versus federal powers and prerogatives.
• E) American federalism has become almost nonexistent.

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Discrimination

The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

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