Which of the Following Demonstrates How Policy Making Is Decentralized

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following demonstrates how policy making is decentralized in the United States?

• A) The United States has a unitary form of government.
• B) Congressional power often trumps state power.
• C) The states have authority over policy making in areas such as education.
• D) The federal government is responsible for Medicare and Medicaid.

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