Briefly describe the ruling on Marbury v. Madison (1803) and how it impacted federalism.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Marbury v. Madison gave the Supreme Court the power of judicial review, which allowed the Court to determine whether a state or federal law is constitutional. Judicial review ultimately expanded the power of the federal government, specifically the judicial branch.
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What did the national government lack under the Articles of Confederation that suggested the need for a strong executive?
a. the ability to create a budget b. the ability to veto a bill c. the ability to negotiate treaties d. the ability to respond quickly to emergencies
In general, the more the government does, ______.
A. the less need there is for organized political action B. the more it costs-in terms of taxes and transaction costs C. the less accountability it has D. the more incentives it creates for organized political action
Homestyle representation includes ___________________
a. personal appearances in home districts c. bringing "pork" to their district b. using staff to focus on constituents services d. all of the above
Given the conflicting time frames between political appointees and professional bureaucrats, why is it in the best interest of a professional to stall when an appointee pushes for a new, unpopular policy?
What will be an ideal response?