What is a mandate?
A. an order from the federal government requiring the states to take a certain action
B. an order from a state government requiring a federal action
C. an order from the federal government prohibiting the states from taking a certain action
D. an order from a state government prohibiting a federal action
Answer: A
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A) a monarchy B) capitalism C) federalism D) a republican form of government E) direct democracy
The debate over federalism and the proper balance of power between national and state governments is ongoing
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
The first time a majority of American colonists joined together to oppose British rule was during:
A) the Second Continental Congress. B) Shays' Rebellion. C) the Boston Tea Party. D) the First Continental Congress. E) the Stamp Act Congress.
Which political theorist argues that we can be 'forced to be free'?
a. John Stuart Mill b. Jean-Jacques Rousseau c. Thomas Hobbes d. Jacques Cousteau