Conservatives are often associated with ___________, while liberals are often associated with
A) cooperative federalism; dual federalism.
B) dual federalism; cooperative federalism.
C) the Second Amendment; the Bill of Rights.
D) the Bill of Rights; the second Amendment.
E) the Declaration of Independence; the Constitution.
Which of the following is not a reason that states have improved their ability to govern capably over the last few decades?
A) State legislatures have generally increased the time they are in session.
B) States have made internal changes that have improved capabilities.
C) Unelected officials who work in state departments are better educated.
D) States have increased their ability to raise revenue through taxes and other means.
E) All previously unelected officials, such as those in programs that deal with transportation and social services, are now elected.
In 2012, the Supreme Court cited ____________ in upholding the individual mandate provision of the Affordable Care Act.
A) the commerce clause
B) dual federalism
C) the national government's taxing power
D) cooperative federalism
E) the McCulloch v. Maryland decision
When Roger B. Taney became chief justice in 1836, the Court imposed firm limits on the powers of
A) national government.
B) the Supreme Court.
C) state policymakers.
D) local government.
E) the federal government it its segregation decisions.
The use of highway construction funds has been an effective means to promote
A) states' rights.
B) cooperative federalism.
C) dual federalism.
D) the Fourth Amendment.
E) the Tenth Amendment.
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