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How does your metaphor or term express intergovernmental interdependence (or the lack of) in how tiers of government interact?

American Federalism Our system of American federalism has evolved considerably since the founding days. As discussed in course content, numerous metaphors and terms have been used in the past to describe the federal structure and intergovernmental relations. These have included such adjectives as dual, cooperative, competitive, creative, horizontal, coercive, and centralized to name a few. […]