Compare and contrast the models of dual and cooperative federalism.

What will be an ideal response?


Students should discuss the separate powers that each level of government historically had until the New Deal. They may use the layer cake analogy (though they need to discuss the notion of powers and not just culinary styles). Cooperative federalism came largely from the New Deal era and afterward and included the sharing of responsibilities and the increase of federal power. It is often compared to a marble cake.

Political Science

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In 1948, the _________ adopted a civil rights plank as part of the party platform at their national convention.

A. Democrats B. Republicans C. Reform Party D. Whigs

Political Science

The state educational administration is usually the responsibility of:

A. a department of education. B. a state board of education. C. a chief state education officer. D. all of the above

Political Science

Analyze the relationship between capitalism and democracy as it relates to the process of development. What process of development would you advocate for leaders in the global South? In light of this, what foreign policies would you support for the United States to implement?

What will be an ideal response?

Political Science

The electorate of France widely approved of the European Union Constitutional Treaty (2005)

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Political Science