Which of the following is an advantage of federalism as noted by Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis?

A. The federal government can enforce uniform standards on legal practices.
B. Citizens are free from multiple levels of taxation.
C. Citizens can operate without fear of wrongful imprisonment.
D. States are free to pursue novel social experiments.


Answer: D

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