The Picket Fence Metaphor Is an Apt Description of Current

question 71

Multiple Choice

The picket fence metaphor is an apt description of current American federalism because:

• A) different policy areas are "fenced" off from each other by Congressional action and court rulings.
• B) it takes money to make policy, just like it does to build a fence.
• C) policy makers mainly interact with others in the same policy area, regardless of whether they are federal or state employees.
• D) chief executives (mayors, governors, and the president) have few powers over federalism.
• E) the state and federal governments have clear boundaries, much like two fences on separate properties.

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