The division of power between the national government and the state and local governments is called:
a. pluralism
b. constitutionalism
c. republicanism
d. federalism
Answer: d. federalism
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a. Your candidate would probably win easily. b. Your candidate would probably lose. c. The opposing candidate would pick up more of the popular vote. d. The opposing candidate would lose in the Electoral College. e. Odds are neither candidate would win the required electoral votes.
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a. an American monarchy b. a British-style monarchy c. an executive council d. a parliamentary system e. None of the above
What does the Federal Equal Credit Opportunity Act of 1974 prohibit?
a. unfair practices in setting interest rates b. sex discrimination in bank hiring decisions c. credit denial for a poor or nonexistent credit rating d. sex discrimination in credit transactions
In its broadest sense, an electoral strategy attempts to influence __________
a. campaign spending b. endorsements of political parties c. public opinion on social issues d. the decisions that elected officials and bureaucrats make e. the selection of public officials