Which of the following is a reason why the Framers created a federal system?

a. The Framers wanted to ensure that there was a centralized policymaking system.
b. The Framers believed that federalism best ensured economic equality.
c. The Framers were concerned that a central government could become too powerful.
d. The Framers wanted to re-create the successes they experienced under the Articles of Confederation.


c

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After studying the Egyptian and Russian revolutions, what did James C. Davies conclude about revolutions?

a. They blossom from smaller rebellions. b. They are, by nature, violent. c. They rely on the elite for leadership. d. They are motivated by a rejection of authoritarian governments. e. They typically occur when conditions get better for a while and then suddenly turn worse.

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In 1976, Deng Xiaoping and his followers de-emphasized the more extreme elements of Maoism

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Which of the following statements is true of interest groups?

A. Interest groups are stronger in states where political parties are better organized. B. Interest groups are weaker in states where the state government is strong, active, and professional. C. Interest groups appear to be weaker in states with traditionalistic political cultures. D. Interest groups tend to be stronger in states with individualistic political cultures.

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All of the formal procedures for constitutional change in the states involve two basic steps. These steps consist of

a. legislative and executive proposals. b. constitutional conventions and commissions. c. direct and indirect initiatives. d. initiation and ratification.

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