- One of the main reasons the Founding Fathers created federalism was because they believed that
A- dividing power among the states and the national government would prevent any governmental entity from abusing its authority.
B- local governments, if left unchecked by the national government, would spend so much money that they would go bankrupt.
C- the national government had to strongly control the activities of state governments.
D- without a strong national government, the country would never be able to expand its border.
- Which is a function of state governments that is not a function of the federal government?
A- creation of a public school system
B- collection of taxes
C- regulation of interstate commerce
D- punishment for crimes
