What are the powers under the reservation clause of the U.S. Constitution?
A. powers specifically delegated to the national government by the Constitution
B. powers specifically delegated to state governments by the Constitution
C. powers not specifically delegated to the national government by the Constitution
D. powers not specifically delegated to state governments by the Constitution
Answer: C
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When people have a fairly consistent view over a range of policy choices, they are said to have which of the following?
A. An alliance B. A faction C. A political party D. A political ideology E. A democratic ideal
The franking privilege allows members of Congress to
A. "table" controversial petitions, thus avoiding divisive issues. B. appoint the officials who will count the votes in their own district. C. voice their opinion on the floor without fear of legal reprisal. D. send correspondence to constituents at the government's expense. E. reshape district lines to enhance the power of their party.
Discuss why some constituents are less represented than others by their elected representatives. How does this affect legislative outcomes?
What will be an ideal response?
In which of the following ways do most state constitutions differ from the U.S. Constitution?
a) The U.S. Constitution creates a separation of powers system with checks and balances, while most state constitutions do not. b) The U.S. Constitution gives the national executive (the president) less authority than state constitutions grant to the state executive (the governor). c) The U.S. Constitution creates a bicameral legislature, while most state constitutions establish unicameral legislatures. d) The U.S. Constitution provides for a nationwide system of direct democracy while no state constitution allows direct democracy. e) Most state constitutions have more amendments than the U.S. Constitution.