In which of the Federalist Papers did Alexander Hamilton describe the judiciary as "the least dangerous branch" because it has no power over the sword or the purse?
Answer: Federalist 78
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a. challenge the national government. b. develop alternative sources of energy. c. produce hazardous air pollutants. d. attract industry to invest in technology that will produce less pollution.
Functions of political parties in the United States include all of the following EXCEPT
A. operating the government. B. acting as an organized opposition to the party in power. C. signing up large numbers of dues-paying committed members. D. recruiting candidates for public office. E. presenting alternative policies to the electorate.
Which of the following is an example of a categorical grant?
A. funds provided by Congress to the states for education generally B. funds provided by Congress to the states for substance abuse prevention C. funds provided by Congress to the states for transportation infrastructure D. funds provided by Congress to the states to enhance science instruction in a low-income area
What is the "great danger" with respect to the intentions or actions of al Qaeda?
a. That the group will acquire and detonate a nuclear weapon b. That the group will diminish the character of American democracy c. That the group will be able to export its values to domestic communities in the United States d. That the group will destabilize the Middle East enough to cause a disruption of world energy supply e. That the group will be able to draw the United States into a third ground war by proxy