Which of the following statements about federalism in America is true?
A) The framers resolved all federalism debates at the Philadelphia Convention.
B) In recent decades, Americans have become more distrustful of state governments than the federal government.
C) Each generation of Americans has a different view of federalism.
D) In recent decades, the justices of the Supreme Court have favored federal power over state power.
E) Americans are more amenable to federal power today than in the 1960s.

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Federalism debates have been ongoing since the creation of the Constitution, and each generation has had its own perspective on the relative powers of the federal and state governments. The other statements are inaccurate; A) the Philadelphia Convention did not fully resolve the federalism debate, B) there is no clear trend of Americans increasing distrust of state governments over the federal government, and D) the Supreme Court's stance on federalism has fluctuated over time. E) is also untrue, as there is no clear consensus on attitudes toward federal power across time periods.

Which of the Following Statements About Federalism in America Is