What were the motives of the framers as they crafted the executive branch?
a. to create an effective national leader directly tied to the citizens
b. to create a strong national leader who would have direct ties to state governors
c. to create an elite national leader removed from the direct control of citizens
d. to create a weak national leader who could easily be dominated by Congress
c
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What do we call the view that the Constitution is a compact among sovereign states, so that the powers of the national government and the states are clearly differentiated?
a. Federalism b. Marble cake federalism c. Confederacy d. Cooperative federalism e. Dual federalism
Which of the following describes federal spending on highways and national parks?
a. controllable spending b. supply-side economics c. uncontrollable spending d. entitlement spending
Which of the following statements about "iron triangles," such as the military-industrial complex, is LEAST accurate?
A. They help members of Congress retain their seats. B. They make it easier for private interests to win lucrative government contracts. C. They typically consist of united private interests, executive agencies, and congressional committees. D. In recent decades their influence has increased because the power of advocacy groups has declined. E. They help federal agencies get their proposed policies passed.
What legal doctrine(s) does a court use to determine whether a case is justiciable?
a. Ripeness b. Standing c. Res judicata d. All of the above are correct.