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What did Ronald Reagan have in mind when he advocated for "New Federalism"?

What did Ronald Reagan have in mind when he advocated for "New Federalism"?

What did Ronald Reagan have in mind when he advocated for "New Federalism"?
A) A return to the relationship between the national government and the state governments that existed during the Great Society program.
B) The national g

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Dominico

National laws that direct state or local governments to comply with federal rules or regulations but ...

National laws that direct state or local governments to comply with federal rules or regulations but ...

National laws that direct state or local governments to comply with federal rules or regulations but do not include funds to help defray the costs are called
A) unfunded mandates.
B) sovereign immunity laws.
C) a key item in the Contra

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Denox

The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks have had what impact on federal power?

The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks have had what impact on federal power?

The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks have had what impact on federal power?
A) Federal power has stopped.
B) The attacks had no noticeable impact on federal power.
C) Federal power has declined.
D) Federal power has increased.

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Denox

The practice of the federal government overriding state or local governments in specific policy ...

The practice of the federal government overriding state or local governments in specific policy ...

The practice of the federal government overriding state or local governments in specific policy domains is called
A) preemption.
B) confiscation.
C) fiscal federalism.
D) mediation.
E) subordination.

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Denox

In Gibbons v. Ogden, the Supreme Court adopted a very narrow interpretation of the commerce ...

In Gibbons v. Ogden, the Supreme Court adopted a very narrow interpretation of the commerce ...

In Gibbons v. Ogden, the Supreme Court adopted a very narrow interpretation of the commerce clause.
A) True
B) False

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Denox

Under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the size of the U.S. Supreme Court was increased from nine to ...

Under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the size of the U.S. Supreme Court was increased from nine to ...

Under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the size of the U.S. Supreme Court was increased from nine to thirteen.
A) True
B) False

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Denox

Categorical grants (Multiple Choice Question)

Categorical grants (Multiple Choice Question)

Categorical grants
A) are a remnant of the New Deal.
B) were at the core of Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society Program.
C) are given to states without conditions.
D) often involve state matching funds.
E) are virtually id

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Dominico

After the New Deal, the next major effort to use significant national government resources to remedy ...

After the New Deal, the next major effort to use significant national government resources to remedy ...

After the New Deal, the next major effort to use significant national government resources to remedy societal problems was
A) Jimmy Carter's "Compassionate Country" program.
B) George H. W. Bush's "New World Order.&

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Dominico

Under the Constitution, governments are prohibited from passing

Under the Constitution, governments are prohibited from passing

Under the Constitution, governments are prohibited from passing
A) ex post facto laws.
B) writs of habeas corpus.
C) block grants.
D) revenue measures.
E) economic regulations.

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Denox

Which of the following statements best describes federal environmental regulations under the George ...

Which of the following statements best describes federal environmental regulations under the George ...

Which of the following statements best describes federal environmental regulations under the George W. Bush administration?
A) The federal government relaxed environmental regulations.
B) The federal government increased environmental regul

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Denox

The 1994 Republican Contract called for scaling back the scope of the national government.

The 1994 Republican Contract called for scaling back the scope of the national government.

The 1994 Republican Contract called for scaling back the scope of the national government.
A) True
B) False

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Denox

The Civil War and the Great Depression were two of the historical incidents that resulted in ...

The Civil War and the Great Depression were two of the historical incidents that resulted in ...

The Civil War and the Great Depression were two of the historical incidents that resulted in increased national powers at the expense of state powers.
A) True
B) False

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Denox

Whether same-sex marriages performed in one state are valid in another state will likely depend on ...

Whether same-sex marriages performed in one state are valid in another state will likely depend on ...

Whether same-sex marriages performed in one state are valid in another state will likely depend on how the Supreme Court interprets the full faith and credit clause of the Constitution.
A) True
B) False

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Denox

In Mexico, state and local governments are more powerful than the national government.

In Mexico, state and local governments are more powerful than the national government.

In Mexico, state and local governments are more powerful than the national government.
A) True
B) False

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Denox

Before Baker v. Carr, state legislative districts tended to under-represent

Before Baker v. Carr, state legislative districts tended to under-represent

Before Baker v. Carr, state legislative districts tended to under-represent
A) the wealthy.
B) urban areas.
C) men.
D) property owners.
E) rural areas.

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Denox

The original state constitutions were designed to limit state governments; the U.S. Constitution was ...

The original state constitutions were designed to limit state governments; the U.S. Constitution was ...

The original state constitutions were designed to limit state governments; the U.S. Constitution was designed to
A) correct the deficiencies of the articles of confederation.
B) empower the national government.
C) limit the national go

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Denox

State and local governments became full time

State and local governments became full time

State and local governments became full time
A) as the need for services grew.
B) because the public came expect a citizen legislature.
C) in response to Chisholm v. Georgia.
D) as trust in government increased.
E) in respons

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Denox

The Supreme Court established the principle of one person, one vote base on the

The Supreme Court established the principle of one person, one vote base on the

The Supreme Court established the principle of one person, one vote base on the
A) due process clause.
B) commerce clause.
C) supremacy clause.
D) takings clause.
E) equal protection clause.

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Denox

The Supreme Court has interpreted the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution to mean that every ...

The Supreme Court has interpreted the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution to mean that every ...

The Supreme Court has interpreted the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution to mean that every legislative district
A) must have a significant minority population.
B) must have equal population density.
C) must have an equal populat

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Denox

Baker v. Carr ended the under-representation of

Baker v. Carr ended the under-representation of

Baker v. Carr ended the under-representation of
A) men in Congress.
B) the poor in Congress.
C) urbanites in state legislatures.
D) the wealthy in state legislatures.
E) minorities in Congress..

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Denox

In the wake of Baker v. Carr, ________ interests became less powerful.

In the wake of Baker v. Carr, ________ interests became less powerful.

In the wake of Baker v. Carr, ________ interests became less powerful.
A) the federal government
B) political machine
C) military
D) wealthy
E) rural

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Denox

State governments have primary responsibility for

State governments have primary responsibility for

State governments have primary responsibility for
A) foreign policy.
B) income taxes.
C) border security.
D) regulating interstate commerce.
E) public health.

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Denox

Baker v. Carr (1962) led to decreased influence in state legislatures by

Baker v. Carr (1962) led to decreased influence in state legislatures by

Baker v. Carr (1962) led to decreased influence in state legislatures by
A) rural areas.
B) PACs.
C) big city political machines.
D) the federal government.
E) the wealthy.

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Denox

The concept of sovereign immunity is derived from the Eleventh Amendment. Sovereign immunity

The concept of sovereign immunity is derived from the Eleventh Amendment. Sovereign immunity

The concept of sovereign immunity is derived from the Eleventh Amendment. Sovereign immunity
A) is the basis for the right against self incrimination.
B) hinders the prosecution of criminals captured across state lines.
C) was the basi

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Denox

State constitutions crafted in the South during Reconstruction

State constitutions crafted in the South during Reconstruction

State constitutions crafted in the South during Reconstruction
A) were unrealistic because they fused political power and economic power.
B) continued to deny African-Americans the right to vote.
C) denied the right to vote to men who

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Denox

During Reconstruction, Southern states crafted constitutions that

During Reconstruction, Southern states crafted constitutions that

During Reconstruction, Southern states crafted constitutions that
A) levied a heavy tax on the national government.
B) established constitutional monarchies.
C) granted the right to vote only to men who had been loyal to the Confederac

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Denox

As western states joined the union they tended to adopt constitutions that established

As western states joined the union they tended to adopt constitutions that established

As western states joined the union they tended to adopt constitutions that established
A) socialist governments.
B) constitutional monarchies.
C) unicameral legislatures.
D) imperial governments.
E) weak governments.

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Denox

Which of the following is a change sought by the Progressive movement?

Which of the following is a change sought by the Progressive movement?

Which of the following is a change sought by the Progressive movement?
A) primary elections
B) stronger political parties
C) increased foreign aid
D) increased support for social welfare programs
E) All of the above were prop

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Denox

Changes sought by the Progressive movement included which of the following?

Changes sought by the Progressive movement included which of the following?

Changes sought by the Progressive movement included which of the following?
A) primary elections
B) the initiative
C) recall elections
D) direct voter participation
E) All of the above were proposals advocated by the Progress

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Denox

Under what circumstances was California Governor Gray Davis removed from office?

Under what circumstances was California Governor Gray Davis removed from office?

Under what circumstances was California Governor Gray Davis removed from office?
A) He lost in the 2002 general election.
B) He resigned due to a scandal.
C) He was recalled by his constituents.
D) A car accident left Davis comato

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Denox

As the most visible state official, Governors generally have the ability to do all of the following ...

As the most visible state official, Governors generally have the ability to do all of the following ...

As the most visible state official, Governors generally have the ability to do all of the following EXCEPT:
A) Set the agenda
B) Influence state budget
C) Veto legislation
D) Appoint judges to the federal court system
E) Affe

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Denox

The governor's most important role is that of

The governor's most important role is that of

The governor's most important role is that of
A) identifying pressing problems and proposing solutions.
B) commander-in-chief of the National Guard.
C) negotiating with the federal government.
D) using the line-item veto.

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Denox

Who is the most visible elected official in state government?

Who is the most visible elected official in state government?

Who is the most visible elected official in state government?
A) the mayor of the largest city
B) the attorney general
C) the governor
D) the secretary of state
E) sports celebrities

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Denox

Most governors have the authority to

Most governors have the authority to

Most governors have the authority to
A) determine the state budget.
B) exercise foreign policy.
C) appoint judges to the state court system.
D) enact laws.
E) veto legislation

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Denox

Which of the following powers related to the state courts do governors generally enjoy?

Which of the following powers related to the state courts do governors generally enjoy?

Which of the following powers related to the state courts do governors generally enjoy?
A) determining sentencing.
B) selecting juries.
C) appointing judges
D) granting pardons
E) indicting criminals.

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Denox

If the government issues a/an ________, the person's criminal conviction and all associated ...

If the government issues a/an ________, the person's criminal conviction and all associated ...

If the government issues a/an ________, the person's criminal conviction and all associated punishments are cancelled.
A) excommunication
B) expatriation
C) extrapolation
D) pardon
E) parole

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Denox

Which of the following is an example of Wisconsin governor Tommy Thompson's creative use of the ...

Which of the following is an example of Wisconsin governor Tommy Thompson's creative use of the ...

Which of the following is an example of Wisconsin governor Tommy Thompson's creative use of the line-item veto power?
A) He vetoed words, letters, and numbers to massively reshape laws to his liking.
B) He used the line-item veto to he

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Denox

A majority of state governors have the power to

A majority of state governors have the power to

A majority of state governors have the power to
A) propose budgets.
B) regulate interstate commerce.
C) nullify election results.
D) veto state supreme court decisions.
E) disband the legislature.

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Denox

The governor's most important role is that of

The governor's most important role is that of

The governor's most important role is that of
A) eviscerating legislation.
B) setting the agenda.
C) using the pocket veto.
D) negotiating with Indian tribes.
E) enacting legislation.

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Denox

State governments have primary responsibility for

State governments have primary responsibility for

State governments have primary responsibility for
A) transportation.
B) education.
C) economic development.
D) public health.
E) All of the above.

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