One drawback to federalism:

a. although it promotes choice and diversity, it does so at the expense of equality.

b. does not allow subunits, such as states, to experiment with different policy programs.

c. in culturally divided societies, it suppresses ethnic, linguistic, or religious minorities.

d. All of the above are drawbacks to the federal system.

a. although it promotes choice and diversity, it does so at the expense of equality.