Which Statement Captures the Theme of Chapter 2 When It

Multiple Choice

Which statement captures the theme of Chapter 2 when it comes to the U.S. government?

A) The federal form of government has begun to assume too much power, leading to a situation of dual federalism and gridlock.
B) The federal form of government distributes power and involves many actors, yet leads to less-efficient policy solutions and an inability to address complex issues.
C) The growing globalization has made the federal form of government less relevant, while the current political trends have led to gridlock, a new and challenging situation.
D) New and different threats, such as climate change and terrorism, have led to a situation, in which more federal authority is needed, and states must be willing to yield their historical power.