What is the defining characteristic of dual federalism? a. the national government has more powers granted to it. b. state governments have more powers granted to them. c. local governments have more powers granted to them. d. states and the federal government share responsibility concerning most powers?

Dual Federalism also known as divided sovereignty is one of the types of federalism wherein the power is divided between the states and the federal government. It is clearly defined that the state government work in accordance to the power defined by the Constitution without interfering with the power of the federal government. The State or the Local government uses its power based on how will the state progress without depending on the Federal government. Federal government is there to support and guide the programs being implemented by the local government. 
Thus, the answer to the question is letter B which is the state governments have more powers granted to them.