Federal laws that assert the national government's prerogative to control public policy in a particular field are referred to as ______.
A. constitutional laws
B. race to the top laws
C. externalities
D. preemption legislation
Answer: D
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How did the Federalists react when they were defeated by Thomas Jefferson in 1800?
a. They proposed an amendment to the Constitution that would weaken Jefferson's role. b. They tried to retain power through the judiciary by packing it with their appointees. c. They were not concerned, as they still had control of both houses of Congress. d. They applied to the Supreme Court for a writ of mandamus to prevent Jefferson from being inaugurated.
The League of Women Voters is an example of a single-issue interest group that formed for what purpose?
a. to advance political awareness and educate citizens to become informed voters b. to provide fundraising support for female candidates. c. to represent ethnic groups in the political process that typically do not receive public support d. to represent the business community
Which best describes the president's national constituency compared to his party constituency?
A) The party constituency takes more extreme issue positions than the national constituency. B) The national constituency takes more extreme issue positions than the party constituency. C) The party constituency and the national constituency are basically identical ideologically. D) You cannot make ideological comparisons between the national and party constituencies because ideology doesn't apply in the context of constituencies. E) The ideological relationship between national and party constituencies varies depending on who is in office.
The adversary system of justice, one deeply rooted in Anglo-Saxon law, is the one used in United States courts
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