Which of the Following Is an Argument in Favor of State

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an argument in favor of state supremacy?

• A) The national government abuses its powers because it often taxes people without their consent.
• B) It is a check on tyranny because people can "vote with their feet."
• C) It prevents the national government from encouraging a "race to the bottom" that favors business over people.
• D) State governments tend to be less corrupt than the federal government.
• E) There are great disparities in state resources.

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Abstract Thinking

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