Modern federalism Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A - ANSWER-Which one of the following is NOT true of cultural or political beliefs in America. A. America's origins as a wilderness society led to the belief that government is responsible for providing material assistance to its citizens. B. Americans place a greater emphasis than Europeans on personal advancement through education. C. Never has an American majority expressed a willingness to entrust health insurance fully to the government. D. America has a strong individualistic culture/...

POLS 101 Midterm Questions and Answers 100% Pass In a democracy, do institutions matter? When a majority agrees on a course of action, do the political institutions really affect the majority's ability to achieve its goals? Institutions are important because of their durability and "stickiness." Institutions slow the progress of change and prevent tyrannical majorities. In the example of marijuana legalization, many people may want it, but the supremacy clause (the institution) prev...

Texas Gov 2306 Collin College -Texas gov 2306 hicks test 3 with aFederalism refers to - correct answer a system of government where there is a national government as well as a number of regional governments The Articles of Confederation - correct answer Derived its power directly from the state governments The relationship between the states and the national government - correct answer Has been a matter of continuing controversy throughout the nation's history the supreme court under j...

General Political Theory (4 major purposes of a govt) correct answers -ensuring national security -providing public services -ensuring social order -making decisions regarding the economy 4 main theories regarding origin of the state correct answers -evolutionary (from family structure to govt structure) -by force -divine right -social contract (allowing yourself to be governed in return for protection) greek philosophers who believed scientifically organized order in political matte...

Honors U.S Government Test #1 Q #2Federalism - correct answer This unique form of government, created by the United States in 1787 during the Constitutional Convention, is derived from the Latin word "foedus" which meant a treaty, league, union, or alliance. "Federal Government" - correct answer did not have complete sovereignty. It shared sovereignty with the states. Use of the word and creation of the system resulted - correct answer from the reluctance of most Americans to cede all ...

BLAW Final Exam Practice Problems with Complete Solutions When Sonya Celebrity reads an embarrassing article about herself in Fame magazine, she becomes very worried about damage to her reputation. During her lawsuit against Fame, the magazine's lawyer argues that his client's rights are protected by the Constitution, specifically the right to free press. Is this a civil or criminal lawsuit? On what part of the Constitution is Fame magazine's lawyer basing his argument? This is a ci...

POLS 101 Exam 3 Questions and Answers Rated A+ Which governmental type (s) promote the idea of citizens rather than subjects? Republics Which governmental type (s) promote the idea that private property is illegal, but you still have some individual liberties? Socialistic Which governmental type (s) promote the individual who has complete control of a nation (the oldest type of government)? Monarchies Which governmental type (s) promote the State above the subjects and promotes ...

Texas Gov 2306 Collin College -GOVT 2306 Texas Government well answered How do both state constitutions and the U.S. constitution seek to prevent tyranny? - correct answer by giving each branch of government a little bit of control over the other branches through the process of checks and balances afforded by the separation of powers. Which of the following features does the Texas Constitution contain that the U.S. Constitution does not? - correct answer the power to establish local governme...

state autonomy is - Answer- the ability of the state to wield power independent of public and international actors Which of the following combinations of capacity and internal autonomy best fits the United States - Answer- Low autonomy, high capacity Examples of states that are not or have not been considered failed states - Answer- UK, USA, Japan, India Which of the following states most closely fits the ideal model of a nation-state? - Answer- Japan Which of the following historica...

ILTS History 246 Exam 2022 Questions and Answers Complete General Political Theory (4 major purposes of a govt) -ensuring national security -providing public services -ensuring social order -making decisions regarding the economy 4 main theories regarding origin of the state -evolutionary (from family structure to govt structure) -by force -divine right -social contract (allowing yourself to be governed in return for protection) greek philosophers who believed scientifically organiz...