What is federalism - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which leading political thinker is given credit for his influence on the separation of powers? - Answer-Charles-Louis Montesquieu "we hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness." In which document are these words written by Thomas Jefferson? - Answer-the Declaration of Independence Why is Tocqueville still relevant today? - Answ...

MIE 305 Exam 2 Questions And Answers 100% Verified Why did richard henry lee propose a "system of confederation" after winning freedom from britain? - answerit was difficult to sell any other power base to the people because they had just escaped britain confederal system - answertwo forms of government (state and federal) where lower levels are supreme in their own jurisdictions (ex: NC law is the supreme law and they can decide whether or not to apply federal law) mullification - answe...

POLS 207 Exam 1 Review (TAMU Smith) Exam Questions and Answers Federal government policies -Answer-The only level that can make foreign treaties and declare war. Cannot manage local police forces. State government policies -Answer-Education, health and welfare, transportation, public safety, civil rights, physical environment, taxation different types of govt -Answer-federalism-way of organizing country with 2 or more levels of govt; SHARE POWER unitary-power located centreal; FEDERAL(po...

What are the Articles of Confederation? - the original constitution of the US, ratified in 1781 (replaced by the US Constitution in 1789) What were the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? - 1) Confederate congress was the only national branch of government and it served a limited function as coordinator between the states 2) States were the all powerful sovereigns within their own borders 3) No federal executive 4) No federal judiciary What are the differences between the...

CLEP American Government QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED COMPLETE ANSWERS 2023/2024 First Amendment - correct answer The U.S. Constitution guarantees the protections of minority rights even while allowing the majority to rule. Which amendment to the Constitution most supports the protection of minority rights? Pollsters - correct answer All of the following are major agents of political socialization except: The Court issues a writ of certiorari to lower courts. - correct answer What is...

MIE 305 Exam 2 Questions And Answers What are the Articles of Confederation? - answerthe original constitution of the US, ratified in 1781 (replaced by the US Constitution in 1789) What were the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? - answer1) Confederate congress was the only national branch of government and it served a limited function as coordinator between the states 2) States were the all powerful sovereigns within their own borders 3) No federal executive 4) No federal judi...

John Locke is cited for influencing our founding fathers with the phrase "life, liberty, and property," a phrase which was modified slightly by Thomas Jefferson when he wrote "we hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness." In which document are these words written by Thomas Jefferson? - Answer-the Declaration of Independence ...

BICAMERAL CONGRESS House of Legislature Senate House of Representatives Who make up?  2 senators from each state (100 total)  Must be at least 30 years old  Be citizen for 9 years  Legal resident of the state to be represented  Must be 25 years old to serve  Be citizen for 7 years  Legal resident of the state to be represented  Representation is determined by population Powers  Hold impeachment trials  Ratify treaties  Confirmation of the appointm...

8th Grade Bar Exam Questions & Answers 2023/2024 What is the main job of the Legislative Branch? - ANSWER-to make laws What does bicameral mean? - ANSWER-two law making parts what are proposals for new laws called? - ANSWER-Bills What does the term checks and balances mean? - ANSWER-Checks and balances are a way to keep the power of all branches equal. Why did framers feel the need to include checks and balances in the Constitution? - ANSWER-So no one branch becomes too powerful. ...

GOVT 2305- EXAM I, II, III(2024)GOVT 2305- EXAM I, II, III Which level of government writes the majority of all criminal laws? - ANS State governments Which level of government is not mentioned at all in the Constitution? - ANS city government What was the Supreme Court case United States v. Lopez important? - ANS It was the first time since the New Deal that the Supreme Court limited the power of Congress found under the commerce clause The Constitution expressly ...