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100
The constitution forms this system of government in which power is divided between the central government and the state governments
What is federalism
100
This is known as a benefit that may be enjoyed by anyone and may not be denied to anyone once it has been provided
What is a public good
100
These three men authored the Federalist Papers under the pseudonym "Publius."
Who are John Jay, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton
100
This constitutional clause generally obligates states to honor "the public acts, records, and proceedings" of other states. It has also become prominent recently in the gay marriage debate.
What is the full faith and credit clause.
100
This policy aims to overcome the consequences of past discrimination by making special efforts to encourage greater diversity
What is affirmative action
200
Both the federal and state governments possess these powers
What are concurrent powers
200
When delegating authority to their agents or representatives, principles or constituents must take care to monitor the agents' actions in order to avoid this type of moral hazard.
What is free riding.
200
A two part Jeopardy Question: This major event just before the Constitution Convention stimulated many states to reek reform this piece of legislation.
What are Shays's Rebellion and the Articles of Confederation
200
The claim that confidential communications between the president and close advisers is constitutionally protected, and was most famously made by Richard Nixon is known as
What is executive priviledge
200
In this case, which was later reversed, the Supreme Court established the "separate but equal doctrine"
What is Plessy v. Ferguson
300
Monica Davey's 2009 New York Times article covers a contemporary issue of federalism between states and the federal government involving this mandate
What is ObamaCare (universal/national healthcare also ok).
300
This type of power controls what a group will consider for discussion and decision
What is agenda power
300
The constitution has been amended this many times.
What is 27.
300
Under this condition, the presidency is controlled by one party and at least one chamber of Congress is controlled by another party.
What is divided government
300
This clause in the 14th Amendment has been used heavily to launch progress in civil rights.
What is the equal protection clause
400
Name 2 of the 3 major issues of contention between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists, as highlighted in LGSA
What are representation, governmental power, and threat of tyranny
400
Two individuals are pulled over in their car and found to be carrying an unlicensed firearm. The policemen want to find out who is responsible for this crime, so they ask the detectives to question them separately. Although it appears to be in their best interests to cooperate, this classic example from game theory explains why they may not cooperate.
What is the prisoner's dilemma.
400
Judicial review was the product of this landmark Supreme Court decision.
What is Marbury v. Madison
400
This case decided that national laws are superior to state laws, whenever they conflict
What is McCulloch v. Maryland
400
This policy, which has since been repealed, allowed homosexual men and women to serve in the military so long as they did not openly proclaim their sexual orientation.
What is Don't Ask, Don't Tell
500
This is a quite 'traditional' legal process by which a fugitive from justice in one state is returned to that state.
What is extradition
500
This idea gains credibility when we hear about cases such as the issue of snowmobiling in Yellowstone National Park, which has led to the park being over-utilized and has caused averse environmental effects on much of the wildlife.
What is the tragedy of the commons.
500
In 1786, state leaders discussed whether the newly adopted form of government under the Articles required some revision in this Maryland city.
What is Annapolis (...at the Annapolis Convention)
500
Obama's administrative approach to federalism that involves viewing states as independent laboratories for policy intervention is known as this.
What is regulated federalism
500
This Supreme Court case from 1978 is generally regarded as the most notable case involving affirmative action
What is Bakke v. University of California Regents
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