According to John Marshall's decision in McCulloch v. Maryland (1819), the elastic clause might be interpreted to mean that Congress can take a particular action not specified in the Constitution if that action is
A) approved by both houses of Congress.
B) strictly related to accomplishment of a national priority.
C) requested by a state government.
D) generally in the public interest.
E) plainly adapted to achieving a legitimate constitutional end.
E
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Issue networks were first described by researchers in the
a. 1960s. b. 1970s. c. 1980s. d. 1990s.
Which of the following is not part of the open-systems approach to organization theory?
a. Organizations respond to pressures from the environment. b. Outcomes of organizational actions are predictable. c. Organizations tend toward differentiation and elaboration. d. Organizations seek equilibrium.
Reporters at a magazine are covering a presidential election
Stories posted to the magazine's Web site about the Democratic candidate include comments about how the candidate's policies are more just, and how the candidate is in touch with the nation at large. Stories on the Republican include comments that the candidate has unfair economic policies and is disconnected from the working class. What phenomenon is this? a. gatekeeping bias b. coverage bias c. a horse race d. statement bias e. entertainment orientation
The Articles of Confederation created a strong unicameral government with much power over the states
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.