American federalism is consistent with the Founders' contention that
A) direct democracy works best in a large country.
B) tyranny is less likely when government's power is dispersed.
C) power should be concentrated in the federal government.
D) a strong military is necessary to prevent uprisings.
E) state governments should remain dominant.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The concept of federalism is based on the idea that power should be dispersed and shared between the central (federal) government and state governments to prevent tyranny and promote democracy. This is consistent with the Founders' beliefs that a concentration of power in a single entity is dangerous and can lead to tyranny. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

American Federalism Is Consistent with the Founders' Contention That