Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of Federalism?​

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of federalism?​ 

• A) The country has subnational government units which are sovereign in nature. 
• B) The country has a written constitution which defines the powers of the government levels.​ 
• C) The people are ruled by a single government authority at the national level. 
• D) The powers of both the levels of government are specified and limited. 
• E) The two levels of government occupy the same geographical area.

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Definitions:

Free Rider Problem

A situation where individuals consume a public good without contributing to its cost, benefitting from others' contributions.

Public Goods

Goods that are non-excludable and non-rivalrous, meaning they can be used by everyone and one person's use does not reduce availability to others.

Public Goods

Goods or services that are available for all to consume, regardless of payment, such as public parks or national defense.

Economic Efficiency

A situation in which every resource is optimally allocated to serve each individual or entity in the best way while minimizing waste and inefficiency.