Discuss how the Gibbons v. Ogden case expanded the national government's power.

What will be an ideal response?


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b. general-purpose local governments provide a wide range of functions whereas single-purpose governmentsperform a specific function. c. none. There are no substantive differences; these are just two names for the same type of government. d. single-purpose local governments are prohibited from providing a specific services, such as libraries, butgeneral-purpose districts can provide any specific service.

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Following a lawsuit, a large corporation recently agreed to implement the merit system. What did it agree to do? 

A. Base the selection, retention, and promotion of employees on examinations or performance B. Implement a system of checks intended to prevent discrimination C. Embrace a culture of complete transparency D. Follow the system for hiring bureaucrats that was used by Andrew Jackson E. Consider work experience in lieu of educational qualifications when filling positions

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A phenomenon that occurs when the growing population of a group becomes large enough to change the political balance in a state, district, or county is

a. dealignment. b. a runoff. c. partisan realignment. d. tipping. e. party competition.

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Prior to the Civil War, states monopolized power in the federal system

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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