People in Texas are often uncertain or confused about which government or agency is responsible for what because __________.

A. the federalist system in the United States leaves so few functions in the hands of states
B. most government agencies do not have any policy responsibilities
C. the state constitution strictly defines what local governments may exist and what their powers are
D. there are so many governmental entities in the state, and many have overlapping functions


Answer: D

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