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

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


Answer: D

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A. so publishers could increase their reading audience, and thus break away from party sponsorship B. and publishers could become more closely aligned with the political parties C. although they actually raised their prices to pay for the new technologies D. and publishers could aggressively pursue overseas markets, especially in Europe and South America

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According to one study, the Reagan administration acted in line with public opinion on major domestic issues __________ percent of the time

A) 60 B) 70 C) 80 D) 90

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Which candidates do not receive votes in a roll off?

a. national b. state c. both national and state d. county

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Turnout is defined as the percentage of __________ who cast ballots.

A. the voting age population B. the voting eligible population C. total population D. registered voters

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