Which of the following statements about American federalism is true?

A) Liberals tend to prefer granting more power to states and localities because they care most about liberty.

B) Conservatives tend to prefer a strong federal government because they value equality more than liberty.

C) Liberals tend to prefer a strong federal government because they value equality more than liberty.

D) Liberals and conservatives both prefer a strong federal government because they both value equality more than liberty.

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Douglas Wood

18 November, 18:52

Which of the following statements about American federalism is true?

A) Liberals tend to prefer granting more power to states and localities because they care most about liberty.

B) Conservatives tend to prefer a strong federal government because they value equality more than liberty.

C) Liberals tend to prefer a strong federal government because they value equality more than liberty.

D) Liberals and conservatives both prefer a strong federal government because they both value equality more than liberty.

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Mikaela Phillips · Answer 1

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C) Liberals tend to prefer a strong federal government because they value equality more than liberty.

Explanation:

Liberals believe in liberalism which involves being free to do adopt any belief.

Liberals tend to prefer granting more power to a strong federal government because they care most about liberty but however value equality more.

Conservatives believe in conservatism which involves being careful and guided by some principles. This affects their freedom to select any path they want or like.

Conservatives tend to prefer a stronger state government because they value equality more than liberty.