Characteristics of Dual Federalism
Which of the following best explains why the United States government in 1789 is classified as a system of dual federalism?
A
The Constitution explicitly designed a system of checks and balances formally known as dual federalism.
B
The national and state governments had distinct responsibilities that rarely overlapped.
C
The state governments were established primarily to control the national government.
D
There was significant uncertainty regarding the respective roles of the state and national governments.