Under the Constitution, which of the following is true about the responsibility for common defense and security?
a. It is a shared responsibility between the states and the federal government.
b. It is solely the responsibility of the national government.
c. The federal government sets general policies, but a supermajority of states can disapprove of any policies.
d. The states would continue to handle these policies because the national government would take responsibility for regulating commerce.
b. It is solely the responsibility of the national government.
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a. affirmative-action programs b. two votes in all federal elections c. their own independent state d. education in their native language
Appointing a committee member based on seniority refers to the practice of choosing the legislator who _____
a. is the oldest b. has served on the most committees c. has served the most terms in the legislature d. is the most distinguished e. has the most money
Federal funding to state or local governments with little or no restriction on its use is known as
A. Unfunded Mandates B. Block Grants C. General Revenue Sharing D. Categorical Grants
If there is a disagreement as to whether the president is disabled and should turn his or her duties over to the vice president, the issue is resolved by ______.
a. the Twenty-Fifth Amendment to the Constitution b. the rules of succession as established by an act of Congress c. agreement between the president and vice president d. a ruling of the Supreme Court e. a vote of the cabinet