What was one effect of dual federalism during the early Republic?

A) The national government was spared the task of making difficult policy decisions,such as the regulation of slavery,because the states did it themselves for the most part.
B) The national government was unable to raise sufficient amounts of money through taxes and tariffs.
C) The number of federal criminal laws expanded rapidly,while state criminal laws decreased.
D) The strength and size of the military grew dramatically.

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Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Dual federalism was characterized by a clear separation of powers between the federal government and the states, with each level exercising its own distinct responsibilities. This meant that the national government did not have to get involved in many policy areas that were left to the states, including the regulation of slavery, which was a contentious issue that the federal government tried to avoid as much as possible in order to maintain national unity.

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