The picket fence metaphor is an apt description of current American federalism because:
a. the state and federal governments have clear boundaries, much like two fences on separate properties
b. it takes money to make policy, just like it does to build a fence
c. there are distinct differences between state and federal governments
d. policy makers mainly interact with others in the same policy area, regardless of whether they are federal or state employees
Answer: d. policy makers mainly interact with others in the same policy area, regardless of whether they are federal or state employees
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