11. According to the passage, the conclusion made about the limited autonomy gained by a small state was based on: A. Michigan's desire to gain control over Ohio during the Ohio-Michigan War. B. Ohio's ability to influence federal policy to protect its own interests. C. Michigan's admission to the Union. D. Ohio's economic competitiveness in an increasingly global ecoñomy. 12. The main idea of the first paragraph is that the success of federalism stems from: F. the ability of the federal government to create a restrictive domestic policy. G. the absolute freedom of state governments on issues within their borders. H. the division of power between a central authority and several smaller groups. J. the concentration, at the state level, of foreign policy decisions. 13. The author cites all of the following as positive aspects of federalism EXCEPT: A. duplication of various legal codes. B. reduction of conflict between the states. C. promotion of economic prosperity. D. defense of minority rights and freedoms.