Critics of federalism maintain that
A) the system allows too much power at the state level.
B) the system allows too much power at the local level.
C) there is no check on the powers of the national government.
D) Americans suffer as a result of the inequalities across the states.
E) Americans often are unaware of the differences that exist from one state to the next.
Question 2
Another noteworthy advantage of federalism is that it
A) allows elites to make major political decisions.
B) brings government closer to the people.
C) encourages political unity among state and national officials.
D) drives reforms that are efficient and speedy.
E) eliminates political dissatisfaction.