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Which two levels of government share power in a federal arrangement in the U.S.?
State governments and the national government
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Dual Federalism is also known as
Layer cake Federalism
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Where does the Constitution list Congress’ enumerated powers?
Article 1 section 8
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WHO IS NEXT IN LINE OF SUCCESSION AFTER THE PRESIDENT?
VICE PRESIDENT
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HOW MANY ELECTORAL COLLEGE VOTES ARE GRANTED TO A STATE?
EQUAL TO THEIR SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVES
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Which type of federalism better characterizes American politics today?
Cooperative federalism
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Cooperative federalism is also known as?
Marble cake Federalism
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Who is the current Senate Majority Leader?
Mitch Mcconnell
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WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE FIRST LADY?
SUPPORT THE PRESIDENT AS HEAD OF STATE, “HOST IN CHIEF”, BRING VISIBILITY TO AN ISSUE
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WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT?
VARIES FROM ADMINISTRATION TO THE NEXT, CHIEF NEGOTIATOR, PRESIDENT’S “DOUBLE”, PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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Which best characterizes the relationship between states and their local governments?
Unitary System
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Which constitutional provision is most often invoked in support of arguments to limit the federal government’s power relative to the states?
The Tenth Amendment
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What type of committees are permanent, meaning they last from Congress to Congress?
Standing committees
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HOW MANY ELECTORAL COLLEGE VOTES DOES IT TAKE TO WIN THE PRESIDENCY?
270
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WHAT POWERS ARE SPELLED OUT IN THE CONSTITUTION?
EXPRESSED POWERS
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What was the significance of McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)?
Established national superiority over the state governments
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What is a “categorical grant”?
grants given to states on the condition that they’re spent on a problem or group as specified by law
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Most bills that are introduced in Congress…
Die in committee
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THE SECRETARY OF STATE (OF TEXAS) IS THE
CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER
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THE GOVERNOR APPOINTS THE MEMBERS OF THE SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS
ONLY IN THE CASE OF A VACANCY
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Supreme Court interpretations of the Commerce Clause and the Necessary and Proper Clause have usually:
Expanded power of the national government
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What is a “redistributive program”?
economic policies designed to control the economy through taxing and spending, with the goal of benefiting the poor
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How does the Lt. Governor of Texas’ power compare with the Vice President of the U.S.?
The Lt. Gov has more legislative authority
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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN EXECUTIVE AGREEMENT AND A TREATY?
EXECUTIVE AGREEMENTS DON’T REQUIRE SENATE APPROVAL
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WHAT DOES THE “TWO PRESIDENCIES” THEORY STATE?
PRESIDENTS HAVE MORE POWER IN FOREIGN POLICY THAN IN DOMESTIC