What would best describe the period of dual federalism, from 1837 to 1937?
A) During this time the state courts and the federal courts had equal powers and jurisdiction.
B) The jurisdiction between the state and federal governments was hard to differentiate.
C) Congress had the authority to regulate the territories and oversee the admission of new states, while states retained considerable authority to regulate economic affairs.
D) The Supreme Court made rulings that returned our nation to a period that was twice as committed to a strong central government.
E) Congress was granted additional authority to regulate industrial relations.
C
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a. more tolerant of b. less tolerant of c. more militant toward d. uninterested with e. hostile toward
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a. those who hold official government positions, those who can influence such leaders because of social or financial standing, and those who can shape public opinion related to government policy. b. the part of the general population that is not part of the political elite but is more involved in politics than the rest of the masses. c. a single elite group made up of economic, political and military leaders. d. individuals in the general public who have political patrons, whom they turn to for assistance in times of need and to whom political or financial favors are owed in return. e. three groups with similar interests on a particular topic: government agencies, those responsible for overseeing the agencies, and interest groups pushing for particular policies related to work of the agency.
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A) Theodore Roosevelt B) Franklin Roosevelt C) Harry Truman D) Dwight Eisenhower E) Lyndon Johnson