What was significant about the ruling in Gibbons v. Ogden?
a. It laid the groundwork for a central bank in the United States.
b. The Supreme Court held that local governments could rule only in areas explicitly permitted by the state government.
c. The Supreme Court recognized broad congressional power to regulate interstate commerce.
d. It took away Supreme Court power to review decisions by state courts.
c
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What effect did the increasing size of the electorate have on American politics?
A. Voters were more likely to make decisions on the basis of the personal characteristics of the candidates. B. Networks of leaders and activists were assembled to identify and attract new voters and get them to show up at the polls. C. It increased the reliance of the parties on nominating well-known presidential candidates who could attract easily impressionable voters. D. Party leaders turned away from mass communications and emphasized the importance of personal contact for getting voters to the polls.
The second stage of the policymaking process involves the _____ of specific plans for achieving a particular goal
A) formulation and adoption B) identification and evaluation C) evaluation and execution D) identification and formulation E) adoption and execution
An important aspect of representative democracy is ________
a. a class structure that lets the elite rise to the top b. periodic elections so citizens can replace those whose views no longer reflect the views of the majority c. elections that limit competition so that citizens aren't confused by too many choices d. control over a candidate's message so that he or she doesn't mislead the people
What was the result of the U.S. decision to exit negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal to limit Chinese influence on global trade?
a. China voluntarily agreed to reduce exports. b. Asian and Pacific states agreed to cut off all trade to China. c. Asian and Pacific states strengthened trade ties with China. d. The U.S. increased its imports from China.