Which set of powers allows Congress to make all laws “necessary and proper” to carry out the Constitution?
a. enumerated powers
b. legislative powers
c. implied powers
d. representative powers
ANS: C
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a. The proposal is drafted by proponents. b. A state official issues an official title and summary of the measure. c. Proponents circulate petitions for voters to sign. d. A citizen commission verifies whether a valid number of signatures are collected.
__________ regions may harbor economic and cultural resentments at rule by a distant capital
A) Urban B) Liberal C) Northern D) Outlying
In his writings on interests groups, theorist Mancur Olson referred to the idea of ________, meaning any public benefit that cannot be denied to any member of the community whether involved or not
A) the rational member B) the purposive incentive C) the collective good D) the mandated good E) the purposeful incentive
What is the purpose of the establishment clause of the First Amendment?
a. It requires Congress to establish a national religion to be used as a foundation for other religious efforts. b. It prohibits the display of any religious symbols, gestures, or thoughts at any level of government. c. It prohibits the government from enacting any law “respecting the establishment of religion.” d. It establishes Christianity as the national religion, in keeping with the beliefs of the founding fathers. e. It ensures that any and all religious beliefs have equal and full support of the federal government.