The decision of representative democracies to hold regular, free, and competitive elections represents ______.
A. an imperfect solution to the problem of delegation
B. the perfect solution to the problem of delegation
C. an imperfect solution to the problem of transaction costs
D. a perfect solution to coordination problems
Answer: A
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Which of the following interest groups is present in nearly every state and locality?
A. auto unions B. association of wine producers C. tobacco farmers' association D. association of software professionals E. public school teachers' union
Integral of the ideal of self-government is the notion that ultimate government authority comes from
a. Laws b. Rulers c. Institutions d. People
A defining characteristic of federalism is that
A. the federal government wields ultimate authority in all matters. B. state governments can nullify the exercise of unpopular federal laws within their own states' boundaries. C. the federal government cannot pass any laws without the explicit consent of the majority of state governments. D. state governments exist primarily to enact laws established by the national government. E. rather than being held exclusively or primarily by one body, governing authority is divided at different levels among several bodies.
Preemption is based on which clause of the U.S. Constitution?
a. Commerce b. Due Process c. Equal Protection d. Supremacy