Which is the process in which a centralized unitary system or federation is decentralized, leading to the creation of regional governments?
a. Devolution
b. Bill of attainder
c. Nullification
d. Creeping categorization
a. Devolution
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A concept that highlights the extent to which initial contact or experiences are filtered through past contacts or relationships with similar individuals or settings is
a. rational choice theory. b. transference. c. cognitive dissonance. d. incrementalism. e. elite learning.
The Supreme Court has gained increased power by
a. overruling state laws inimical with the Bill of Rights through incorporation. b. frequently ruling policies created in the states conflict with the enumerated powers of Congress. c. protecting unilateral presidential action allowing the President to determine which agencies should receive grants. d. serving as an impartial referee when resolving disputes between the states and the national government.
Which of the following is not one of the five most important roles of the legislature identified in your text?
A. debating B. lawmaking C. representing D. educating
Which of the following best describes the men who wrote the Constitution?
a. All were educated at elite institutions. b. Each of them was experienced at government. c. All maintained a national point of view. d. All of the above are true.