Congress retained federal power in the late 1990s despite campaign promises of devolution and passing the Unfunded Mandate Act of 1995 by
a. citing the implied powers of the Constitution.
b. passing preemption statutes.
c. calling for home rule.
d. repealing the Funded Mandate Act.
e. imposing general revenue sharing.
ANS: B
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