Which of the following is the best definition of federalism?
A. a constitutional arrangement by which power is distributed between a central government and state governments
B. a constitutional arrangement by which sovereign states create a limited central government
C. a loose association of states constitutionally created by a strong central government
D. a loose association of states with mutually recognized compacts but no central government
Answer: A
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
When evaluating evidence, the researcher "looks" for silences. What does that mean?
A) It means that the interview subject pauses excessively. B) It means that research does not always "speak" to the researcher. C) It means that there may be situations in which the evidence fails to address a topic or issue. D) It means that the evidence has been lost.
Which of the following is a key characteristic of a coup?
A. Armed uprisings primarily in the countryside eventually take the capital and execute a turnover of political power.
B. It is a response to excessive use of force by the existing regime against a marginalized group.
C. The top leader or part of the leadership is removed from power by force or by the threat of force.
D. It is conducted by members of the military elite.
How do Democrats and Republicans differ in their views of the proper redistribution of wealth in the United States? How did those views play out in the 2012 election?
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