Both the increased spending by the national government during the Civil War and the nationally imposed income tax
A) were immediately ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.
B) were precursors to an expanding role for the national government in the affairs of the nation.
C) were attempts by the state governments to restrict the role of the national government.
D) led to anti-tax riots in major cities.
E) were ultimately rejected in the form of constitutional amendments.
B
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Compared with Americans, Europeans tend to grant government
a. a smaller role. b. a bigger role. c. about an equal role. d. no role at all. e. total control over their lives.
Why is the United States a favorite jurisdiction within which to bring cases?
A. It is considered the most just system in the world. B. It is the most effective system in the world. C. It tends to award the largest settlements. D. It insists on having cases brought in the United States.
Which is a primary reason that people do not vote for third-party candidates?
a. Reapportionment of house seats is affected. b. They do not want to waste their vote. c. Third-party candidates have less political experience. d. Gerrymandering makes it less possible
Describe what happens if no one wins a majority of the electoral votes.
What will be an ideal response?