federalism
What will be an ideal response?
A system that balances the power and sovereignty of state governments with that of the national government. Both the states and the national government derive their authority directly from the people, and the states have considerable autonomy within their areas of responsibility.
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Studies by the Census Bureau and by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy indicate that __________.
A. the tax system in Texas is among the most regressive in the country B. the tax system in Texas is widely opposed by the citizens of the state C. state and local governments in Texas tax the poorest families in the state at lower percentages of their incomes than they tax the richest families D. the overall tax burden in Texas is higher than the national average
Medicaid, the state health insurance program, is funded through ______.
A. unfunded mandates B. categorical grants C. block grants D. matching grants
States and localities are where and how most government services in the United States are delivered
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
For most noncontroversial issues, a simple ______ request may be used in the Senate.
a. plurality vote b. majority vote c. unanimous consent d. floor debate