________ is the political principle that assigns different functions to different levels of government.

A. Republicanism
B. Separation of powers
C. Constitutionalism
D. Federalism


Answer: D

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"Sustainable" economic development means development __________

A) that can serve as the sole basis for industrial economies B) that is supported by the domestic economy and does not involve international trade C) that is popular with citizens and does not threaten the stability of the government D) that uses resources in a way that gives them a chance to replenish

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One concern about the wording of questions in polls is that the person being sampled will be unfamiliar with a subject and thereby will ______.

A. never participate in a poll again B. inflate the "don't know" category, making the results meaningless C. be unlikely to finish the polling session D. give responses solely based on the context of the interview or the question

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Floor debates in Congress are

a. public spectacles where members work hard to persuade their colleagues of whom many are undecided. b. for public consumption so members can make arguments justifying their votes to constituents, guide administrators and courts when interpreting legislation, and legitimizing policy choices. c. closed to the public so that members can engage in frank and honest conversations about the issues under consider. d. critical for determining the outcomes of votes since most members try to keep an open mind about proposed bills.

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The Constitution's ____ clause prevents the government from interfering with religious practice

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

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