What makes American federalism especially intricate?
a. It has far more laws than most federal systems.
b. It governs a relatively small area. c.
It includes thousands of county, municipality, town, and district governments.
d. State constitutions often contradict the national Constitution.
e. It governs many loosely affiliated territories.
ANS: C
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a. faction b. political party c. social movement d. oligarchy
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a. is divided between the state and national levels. b. is concentrated in one political party. c. is divided among three branches. d. is separated between some elected and some appointed government officials. e. resides in the people and is exercised by their elected representatives.
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