The Supreme Court case United States v. Lopez ruled that the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 was an unconstitutional extension of Congressional power. This is an example of ______.

A. devolution
B. nullification
C. cooperative federalism
D. dual federalism


Answer: A. devolution

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A) Though colonialists had encouraged democracy; there was a lack of individualism and market economies, levels of education and income were low. B) Colonialists had never encouraged democracy; there was too much individualism and levels of education and income were low. C) Colonialists had never encouraged democracy; there was a lack of individualism and market economies, and levels of education and income were low. D) Though colonialists had encouraged democracy, and there was a tradition of individualism and market economies, levels of education and income were low.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following types of programs is not means tested and is created by government to socialize risk?

a. Public assistance b. Social insurance c. Assistance insurance d. Social work

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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