Question

Identify an example of how informal rules based on tradition play a part in American federalism.

A.

The First Amendment to the Constitution protects the freedoms of speech and religion, which are deeply held values that go all the way back to the Enlightenment in the 1600s.

B.

The Second Amendment to the Constitution cites the need for a well-regulated militia, an American tradition that goes back to early colonial times.

C.

All states have laws that require children to receive free education because Americans strongly believe in the value of education and the benefits of an educated population.

D.

Local governments are responsible for primary and secondary education because schools have mostly been run directly by the most local governing bodies in America.

Answer 1

Federalism is a characteristic of governments which leads to division of power among the national, state, and local levels of government. An example of informal rules playing a part in the American Federalism is: the local governments being responsible for the primary and secondary education as schools were mostly under the operational control of the local government bodies. Therefore, the correct option is D.