Modern federalism - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Entertainment - Medias ability to entertain or amuse you may watch a ghetto hood movie to be entertained but you may inadvertenly learn how to cook crack, though the filmakers goal was to entertain you but your use of the content was different. A democracy versus a republic - In a republic, a constitution or charter of rights protects certain inalienable rights that cannot be taken away by the government, even if it has been elected by a majority of voters. In a "pure democracy," the majo...

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...

Evaluate the extent to which the US constitution is outdated and rigid - For: - Can't keep up with modern day e.g. 2nd amendment orginally made in fear the British would invade again - Entrenched so difficult to change e.g. only amended 27 times in 250 years - Judges interpret laws which means different judges come to different conclusions due to vagueness of the constitution e.g. Roe v Wade 1973, private decision in 2022 = overturn Roe v Wade Against: - Prevents arbitrary powers e.g. Tr...

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 ...

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 ...

A ________ state is a state that has difficulty fulfilling basic tasks, such as defending territory, making and enforcing rules, collecting taxes, and managing the economy. - ANSWER-Weak A key characteristic that defines a state is the ability of the state to carry out actions or policies within its territory independently from external actors or internal rivals. What is this characteristic known as? - ANSWER-Sovereignty According to Weber, a ________ is an organization that maintains a mo...

PSC 100 Nevada Constitution Final Exam Questions and Answers 100% pass 3 systems of government - Answer- unitary, confederate, federal Federal system of government - Answer- divides power between a national government and state governments (used by United States) Unitary system of government - Answer- power is concentrated in a central government Confederation system of government - Answer- regional government retains autonomy and cantral government gets its authority from regional govern...

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) prevents it from being federally legal. "The qual...

Senate - ️️-100 senators -must be at least 30 years old -equal representation for states -six year terms House of Representatives - ️️-435 members -must be at least 25 years old -states with largest populations have most representation -two year terms Woodrow Wilson - ️️-public admin as an academic field "Administration is a unitary process that can be studied uniformally at the federal, state, and local levels." -basis for study is management not law -admin is still an...

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...