Local governments in the United States ______.
A. do not exercise independent, constitutional authority because they are not mentioned in the Constitution
B. were protected in the Constitution because of arguments the Antifederalists made about democracy working best at the local level
C. have little actual policy-making responsibility in the United States and are merely ceremonial
D. were abolished in the Constitution to create consistent policies across the country
Answer: A
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