In recent decades, Congress has __________.
A. increased the number of mandates and preemptions forced on the states
B. eliminated all mandates and preemptions except in times of emergency or national crisis
C. resisted efforts to cut taxes
D. decreased the federal role in policymaking in favor of the states
Answer: A
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