The Supreme Court's Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857) decision narrowed the scope of the federal government's power by determining that __________

a. state laws were supreme over conflicting national laws
b. states had inherent power to nullify federal laws
c. Congress could not regulate interstate commerce
d. Congress lacked the authority to ban slavery in the territories


d

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Trade in services includes __________

A) banking and insurance B) telecommunications and arms C) tourism and textiles D) computer technology and aerospace

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_____________________ are alliances of leaders from executive agencies, congressional committees, and private business and industry

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Under President Reagan, the federal government _____aid grants to state and local governments, consolidated many grant programs while limiting others, and attempted to _____ responsibility _____ the states

a. increased; return more; to b. reduced; return more; to c. increased; take more; from d. reduced; take more; from e. None of the above

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What does a membership organization have that a nonmembership organization does not?

A. members from the general public B. dues requirements C. official membership roles D. transparency

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