Which of These Statements Supports the Argument That Federalism Undermines

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements supports the argument that federalism undermines democracy by getting in the way of majority rule and political equality?

• A) Federalism adds complexity to policymaking and makes it difficult for citizens to know which elected leaders to hold responsible for government actions.
• B) Federalism allows a majority of citizens in each state to exercise control over a range of policies that directly affect them.
• C) With diverse populations, with their diverse needs and interests, federalism allows for diverse policies.
• D) Citizens are much less informed about what goes on in the national government, where many important policy decisions are made.
• E) Population participation tends to be higher and more visible in state-level politics.

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