Devolution, or the systematic transfer of authority from the federal government to the states, __________.
A. is clearly outlined in Article 1, Section 8, of the U.S. Constitution
B. allows state laws to prevail over national laws because of the supremacy clause in Article VI of the U.S. Constitution
C. cannot take place under a federal style of government where powers and responsibilities are already shared with the states
D. is usually ambiguous and has been the subject of much debate
Answer: D
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