Which of the Following Describes Coercive Federalism

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes coercive federalism?

• A) The national government shares decision-making power with the state governments, but the states agree to accept less money.
• B) The national government issues federal funds to state governments to encourage states to meet certain policy requirements.
• C) The national government uses regulations and mandates to make state governments change their policies.
• D) The national government restricts the powers of state governments to tax and to
• Spend money.
• E) The national government becomes a unitary system.

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