When Madison proposed independent executive and judicial branches that could contain efforts by the states to subvert national policy, which of the following was he establishing?

A. habeas corpus
B. federalism
C. states' rights
D. checks and balances


Answer: D

Political Science

You might also like to view...

Over the past century, determination of national civil liberties policy has shifted from nearly the exclusive jurisdiction of Washington, DC, to states and communities.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Political Science

Which of the following were reasons for the decline of illegal immigration in the 1990s?

A. Mexico's improving economy B. The Illegal Immigration Reform and Responsibility Act of 1996 C. Increased enforcement of immigration laws D. all of the above E. none of the above

Political Science

_____ refers to the practice of divorced spouses badmouthing each other and systemically poisoning their children against an ex-spouse.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Political Science

A majority of Texans reside in cities with a home rule charter

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Political Science