Which is NOT a characteristic of dual federalism?
A) The national government is one of enumerated powers.
B) The purposes that the national government may constitutionally promote are few.
C) Within their respective spheres, the two centers of government are not sovereign and hence not equal.
D) The relation of the two centers with each other is one of tension rather than collaboration.
Question 2
Which of the following is considered a proper role of political parties?
A) The constitutional role of political parties is to balance control of the legislative and executive branches.
B) Political parties control the government, thereby keeping government power in check.
C) The major political parties seek to win elections for the purpose of influencing the outputs of government..
D) Political parties stir dissent so that citizens do not trust their government too much.
E) Effective political parties successfully eliminate competition.
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