The discussion of federalism in the chapter contains a distinction between de facto federalism and de jure federalism. The latter is referred to as “federalism in structure.” To be classified as federal in structure, what features must a country have?
A. A unitary state.
B. Constitutionally regional governments that cannot be unilaterally abolished by the national government. Both the regional and the national government govern their own citizens directly, and both have independent bases of authority.
C. A bicameral legislature, in which legislative deliberations occur in two distinct assemblies.
D. devolution
E. all of these
A. A unitary state.
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a. James Baker. b. Henry Kissinger. c. George Schultz. d. Warren Christopher.
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a. Grassroots mobilization b. Public information campaigns c. Testimony in Congress d. Endorsements of candidates for public office e. Financial contributions to political campaigns
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a. one party b. military c. theocratic d. personalist
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a. conducting elections b. establishing local governments c. passing bills of attainder d. providing for public health, safety, and morals