Which of the Following Is True of Dual Federalism?​

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of dual federalism?​ 

• A) It holds that the states have no sovereign powers over matters.​ 
• B) It assumes that the national government is superior to the state government. 
• C) It assumes that each level of government has separate and distinct functions and responsibilities. 
• D) It emphasizes overlapping functions of the state and national governments. 
• E) It involves sovereign national governments and dependent state governments.

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