Which of the following is a characteristic of picket-fence federalism?

A) Federal and state governments maintain diverse and sovereign powers. B) Specific policies and programs are administered by all levels of government. C) Powerful states are given increased power to decide how they should spend government revenues. D) State and local governments compete for businesses and citizens. E) Levels of government act as the vertical picket on the fence.

What is a “collective good”?

What will be an ideal response?

If the legislature is in session and the governor refuses to sign a bill,

A) it becomes law in 10 days. B) it becomes law in 30 days. C) it automatically dies. D) it returns to the conference committee for revision.

In which of the following midterm elections did the president's party lose the most seats?

A. 2010 B. 1998 C. 1990 D. 2006 E. 2002