Federalism, separation of powers, and checks and balances are reflected in how __________
a. party leaders hold officeholders
b. party elements operate independent of each other
c. political parties really function as interest groups
d. party organization is unified and hierarchical
ANS: B
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A. strict scrutiny B. intermediate scrutiny C. the Lemon test D. ordinary scrutiny E. the rational basis test
Grassroots lobbying is not very effective
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
During the late 1800s and early 1900s, state constitutions began to include provisions for public health services, public education, and regulation of the business environment due to
a. federal court cases ordering increased human services and stricter business regulations. b. the growing demands of industrialization and urbanization. c. new government mandates because of the progressive era of government. d. increased power granted to governors granting them the power to expand services. e. the economic boom and bust cycle fostered by an unregulated banking system.
When combined, contention, assumptions, evidence, conclusion, and consequences form the basis for which of the following?
a. populism b. popular sovereignty c. self-interested citizenship d. political argument e. political narrative