During the 1980s, members of the Republican Party advocated for devolution (transferring responsibilities for programs from the federal government to state and local governments).
Which of the following describes a difficulty Congress might face in implementing devolution?
Choose 1
A
Due to the federal system, it is impossible to transfer power from one level of government to
another
B
Due to the exclusive powers of the federal government, state governments are not permitted
to tax citizens in order to fund programs
C
Due to the exclusive powers of the state governments, federal Congress is not permitted to
make laws affecting citizens of the states
D
Due to the concurrent powers of state and national government, many programs are
administered by both state and federal agencies