A Defining Characteristic of Federalism Is That

question 49

Multiple Choice

A defining characteristic of federalism is that

• A) rather than being held exclusively or primarily by one body, governing authority is divided at different levels among several bodies.
• B) the federal government wields ultimate authority in all matters.
• C) state governments can nullify the exercise of unpopular federal laws within their own states' boundaries.
• D) state governments exist primarily to enact laws established by the national government.
• E) the federal government cannot pass any laws without the explicit consent of the majority of state governments.

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