Debates over federalism

a. were fully resolved by the Civil War that established the supremacy of the national government over the states.
b. were fully resolved in the U.S. Constitution with the broad grant of powers to the national government.
c. have not been fully resolved as debates over the Affordable Care Act, the legalization of marijuana, and recognition of same-sex marriages demonstrate.
d. have not been fully resolved because the states are increasingly unwilling to follow guidelines issued by the federal government.


c. have not been fully resolved as debates over the Affordable Care Act, the legalization of marijuana, and recognition of same-sex marriages demonstrate.

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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The type of state sales tax levied on specific items like motor vehicle fuel, alcohol, and tobacco products is referred to as a(n) ________ sales tax

A. securities turnover B. general C. selective D. active E. passive

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The system wherein those who have governmental authority get and retain authority directly or indirectly as a result of winning free elections in which all adult citizens are allowed to participate is called ____________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)

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Which of the following describes American Exceptionalism?

a. The belief in manifest destiny

b. The belief that all nations except the United States are tyrannical

c. The belief in the special character of the United States

d. The belief that America succeeds except when challenged

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