At the Constitutional Convention in 1787, where did modern American federalism come from?
a. The leadership of a few thoughtful delegates who conceived this new relationship.
b. There was a process of give and take between advocates of state power and advocates of national power.
c. It was a by-product of the decision to create a national government and to give it certain powers it needs to govern effectively.
Answer: c. It was a by-product of the decision to create a national government and to give it certain powers it needs to govern effectively.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The technological advances that promoted the growth of the "great metropolis" include all
a. the use of iron and steel in construction b. the elevator c. electric street trolleys d. the telephone
The three-tiered federal court structure was created by
a. Baron de Montesquieu. b. the Constitution. c. the first justices of the Supreme Court. d. the Judiciary Act of 1789. e. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.
The ______ is the federal agency responsible for ensuring the safety of U.S. domestic travel.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).