The Articles of Confederation failed mainly because

a. They lacked legitimacy.
b. They provided inadequate sovereignty.
c. They failed to provide adequate political goods.
d. They failed to settle the problem of slavery between the North and the South.


b. They provided inadequate sovereignty.

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a. The Court has ruled acts of Congress to be unconstitutional about 200 times in history. b. State laws have been found unconstitutional on a much lower basis when compared to federal laws. c. Judicial review was incorporated into the Constitution to address the need for the judicial branch to check the other two branches. d. The power of judicial review is limited to the Supreme Court. e. Legislation passed by Congress and state legislative bodies is supported by the principle of judicial review.

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The mainstream media have a tendency toward nationalism, approval of the American economic system, negativity and scandal, and infotainment. Analyze and explain one of these themes. How does it affect the news? Be sure to give examples

What will be an ideal response?

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What is an executive order and why would a president use one?

What will be an ideal response?

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According to the textbook authors, why do state leaders not want to revise the Texas constitution?

A. Certain groups now in power could potentially lose that power with a revision. B. It would cost too much money. C. It is not really needed, as the state operates at a high level of efficiency. D. A new constitution would have to be approved by the U.S. Congress and they do not want the Texas Constitution to undergo federal scrutiny.

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