The general trend in the relationship between Congress and the states has been one in which congressional power has __________
a. stagnated
b. become irrelevant
c. decreased dramatically
d. increased
d
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
What is essential to the success of any government?
a. History b. Democratic principles c. Symbolism and ritual d. Tradition and strong leadership e. Continuity and stability
If coal were to be made in a more environmentally friendly manner, would that make it better for Texas? a. Yes, because Texas consumes more coal than any of the other forty-nine states, and Texas would import less of it from Wyoming. b. Yes, because most of the coal mined in Texas is lignite, the highest grade of coal
c. No,because it is so expensive to make coal cleaner that the costs would erase the reason people chose it in the first place. d. No, because current technology does not exist to make coal "cleaner." e. Yes, because it would compete with other fossil fuels and drive energy prices lower.
When ?states such as Colorado, Washington, Alaska, and Oregon legalized marijuana for recreational purposes, they were
A) ?ignoring a limited area of national law. B) ?recognizing that only states have the legal right to regulate controlled substances. C) ?following a Supreme Court decision that said the federal government may not make laws that contradict state laws. D) ?taking the first step in withdrawing from the Union.