The Supreme Court case McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
a. set a precedent for a broad interpretation of the implied powers of Congress.
b. set a precedent for expanded state powers in the United States.
c. broadly construed the expressed powers given to Congress.
d. severely limited Congress in the application of implied powers.
e. severely limited the ability of states to enter into treaties with foreign nations.
Answer: A
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A. the governor's office B. the secretary of state C. state educational accountability boards D. state boards of education
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a. partisan dealignment in the electorate. b. decline in interparty competition. c. decline of state and local party organizations. d. increase in the number of voters associating with a party.
Which of the following is true of high-technology jobs within the state of Texas?
A) They tend to be low-wage jobs with few benefits. B) The government of Texas has done nothing to encourage the development of high-technology jobs in the state. C) More than one-third of high-technology jobs are in technical, managerial, and professional positions. D) Most high-technology firms produce products like farm tractors, toasters, and spatulas.
The McCain-Feingold Act
A. has so far withstood every court challenge. B. passed over the veto of George W. Bush. C. banned most soft money contributions. D. ended public financing of presidential campaigns. E. All of these answers are correct.