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charchew

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on: Jul 9, 2018
Which of the following is a characteristic of picket-fence federalism?
 
  A) Federal and state governments maintain diverse and sovereign powers.
  B) Specific policies and programs are administered by all levels of government.
  C) Powerful states are given increased power to decide how they should spend government revenues.
  D) State and local governments compete for businesses and citizens.
  E) Levels of government act as the vertical picket on the fence.

Question 2

Which of the following countries follows a unitary system of government?
 
  A) India
  B) Brazil
  C) Canada
  D) Mexico
  E) Israel


mcabuhat

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Reply #1 on: Jul 9, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

E


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