The constitutional relationship between states and the federal government, in which each level of government has specific powers and authority is called
a. checks and balances.
b. separation of powers.
c. federalism.
d. the Contract with America.
Question -2-A case in which one party sues another for violating an agreement or making an agreement under false pretenses is called:
a. a criminal case.
b. a civil rights case.
c. a class action case.
d. a contract case.
Question -3-When looking at governments, it is not easy to quantify whether or not
a. it is functioning well.
b. the laws it passes are constitutional.
c. there are enough votes to pass a law in the state legislature.
d. the executive will veto a bill or sign it.
Question -4-Since governments need to make limited dollars go farther, why have citizens rejected so many referenda that would create more city- and/or county-centered regional governments?
a. Citizens identify with their local communities more than with their metropolitan regions.
b. They are afraid that their state funding will be reduced.
c. They are afraid that combining government bodies to save costs will result in degraded services to the community.
d. They are afraid of having to service the debt those other governments might have.
Question -5-What is a metropolitan region?
a. The central business district of a city.
b. An entire city.
c. A city and surrounding suburbs within the state in which the city is located.
d. A city, the surrounding suburbs, and the exurban areas beyond the suburbs.
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