During the first thirty years or so of the new constitutional democracy in the United States, what was the relationship between the states and the new federal government?
a. This era saw a constant struggle between federal powers and those of the states. Eventually the federal government became dominant.
b. The federal government had no powers at this time and was, in effect, non-existent.
c. During this era, there was a unique and effective balance between the two governments.
d. This era is often referred to as the period of state-centered federalism, in which the states managed their own affairs with very little interference from the federal government.
e. During this era the new federal government was dominant.
ANS: D
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