The necessary and proper clause allows
a. the federal government to reign supreme in every matter
b. Congress to enact laws retroactively, particularly during a national crisis (war).
c. the federal government to make laws regarding almost anything and gives Congress and the federal government the capability to adapt to a changing world.
d. extensive and expanding powers to the executive branch of government.
c
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The delegation of authority from officials at the top to individuals at the bottom is ______.
a. hierarchical bureaucracy b. pluralist bureaucracy c. humanist bureaucracy d. government-by-proxy bureaucracy
The application of the laws of Congress and of the states to particular cases is called
A) judicial oversight. B) executive oversight. C) statutory interpretation. D) judicial review. E) statutory review.
The Great Compromise ended an impasse over the makeup of the legislative branch of government. Under which plan would California and Wyoming have had the same number of representatives in Congress?
a. Connecticut Plan b. New Jersey Plan c. New York Plan d. Virginia Plan
Policy persuaders recognize that coercive messages:
a. Are usually successful in “softening up” opponents. b. Can be effective, but carry some dangers. c. Should precede the use of friendly persuasion. d. Should be used at every opportunity.