The concept of the "state" refers to
a. any group of people who consider themselves bound to each other in some way.
b. (C) a geographically limited area governed by a central authority.
c. any group of people who consider themselves linked to each other and who live in a geographically
limited area with one primary government.
d. none of the above
b
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What makes American federalism especially intricate?
a. It has far more laws than most federal systems. b. It governs a relatively small area. c. It includes thousands of county, municipality, town, and district governments. d. State constitutions often contradict the national Constitution. e. It governs many loosely affiliated territories.
Why don't political parties take stronger policy positions and make them into law?
a. Party discipline may be high, but ideological differences continue to divide. b. Party membership is too moderate. c. Parties have no way to bind their elected officials to the party platform. d. Party powers are limited by the Constitution.