Viewed in Historical Terms,federalism Has Been a

question 10

Multiple Choice

Viewed in historical terms,federalism has been a

• A)contentious and dynamic system that has adapted to the needs of the time.
• B)theoretical principle,in that constitutional provisions for federalism have had virtually no impact on the relationship between the nation and the states.
• C)flawed principle,in that the relationship between the nation and the states has been a constant source of problems without many positive benefits.
• D)fixed principle,in that the relationship between the nation and states is almost completely defined by provisions of the Constitution.
• E)poor replacement for the confederal system which existed before the Constitution.

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