Throughout history which of following has been true regarding American federalism?
a. Federalism has proven to be rigid and unchanging in the face of an ever-changing world.
b. The role and powers of the federal government have evolved as undisputed.
c. The powers of the state governments have become almost nonexistent in light of national government powers.
d. Technology, population shifts and the global economy have spurred reexamination of state and federal functions and federalism’s flexibility has allowed it to adapt to these changes.
e. American federalism has become almost nonexistent.
ANS: D
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a. They are increasingly sought out to help arbitrate between those more strongly opposed to each other. b. They are increasingly ignored by their colleagues if they will not join in being more polarized in their views. c. They are more popular with voters, because they represent a middle way between extremes. d. They have found it increasingly more difficult to win elections.
Congress can alter the Supreme Court's __________ but not its __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
In __________, the Supreme Court would invalidate a state law on First Amendment freedom of speech grounds for the first time
a. Prudential Insurance Company v. Cheek (1922) b. Meyer v. Nebraska (1923) c. Pierce v. Society of Sisters (1925) d. Fiske v. Kansas (1927).
“Common” law was first developed by the courts of which country?
a. France b. The United States c. Britain d. Italy