What advantages does the federal system of government have over unitary and confederal systems of government?  What are the disadvantages? 

What will be an ideal response?


Students' answers may vary. 

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A federal program that gives a state government federal funds to address a specific need but gives the state wide latitude in deciding how the funds will be spent is known as a(n)

a. unfunded mandate. b. block grant. c. formula grant. d. categorical grant. e. program grant

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The politics surrounding structural rearrangements within public agencies tend to be very low profile and neutral.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Which senator famously said that development of the B-2 bomber did not deliver a “big enough payroll?”

A. Senator Al Gore B. Senator Dianne Feinstein C. Senator Russell Long D. Senator Lyndon Johnson

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According to your textbook, Under which Chief Justice did the Supreme Court broaden the scope of federal habeas corpus review of state criminal convictions by permitting prisoners to raise issues in federal court that they did not raise in their state appeals?

a. Earl Warren b. Warren Burger c. William Rehnquist d. John Roberts

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