In 1832, the South Carolina State House enacted a law declaring that the new tariff bill pushed through Congress would not be followed in that state. This was an example of ______.
A. laissez faire policies
B. secession
C. nullification
D. federalism
Answer: C. nullification
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The electorate becoming less partisan than in the past is a key indicator of __________
a. dealignment b. issue evolution c. patronage e. realignment
Americans generally support higher taxes that
A. pay for better health care for everyone. B. are paid by someone else. C. pay for improvements to the nation's crumbling infrastructure. D. improve the quality of American education. E. are used to ensure personal liberties.
States are granted a role in ratifying amendments to the national constitution
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
To eliminate funding for specific programs or groups of programs, the governor exercises
a. the veto. b. the pocket veto. c. informal powers. d. the item veto. e. clemency.