The National Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution dictates that which laws are superior?
a. the U.S. Constitution
b. laws of the United States federal government
c. treaties made under the authority of the U.S.
d. state constitutions
e. all of the above
b
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President Johnson sought to devolve powers to the states using creative federalism
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In acknowledging the dilemma inherent in group activity, James Madison
A. claimed that government could listen to all groups but should only enact policies that promote the interests of majority groups. B. worried that government would be overly dominated by groups, but recognized that a free society is obliged to permit the advocacy of self-interest. C. argued that the free-rider problem would hurt some groups more than others. D. argued that government must restrict the activities of groups, so that political parties could act as the major instrument of democracy. E. All of these answers are correct.
A government official might leave her position and join a corporation to which she previously awarded government contracts. This is a clear example of
A. agency lacing. B. government operating on its own inner logic. C. a conflict of interest. D. double dipping. E. the revolving door.
In assembling support for their legislation, presidents begin with ______.
A. the public B. their party allies in Congress C. the Supreme Court D. the bureaucracy and cabinet members