How do confederations and federal systems differ in terms of the power held by the central government?

What will be an ideal response?


The central government has less power in a confederation than in a federal system.

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A. the Lemon Law B. same-sex marriage C. medical marijuana use D. sanctuary state laws

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Briefly explain why the Constitutional Convention of 1974 failed, and discuss the prospects for future change. Evaluate whether the Texas Constitution is ripe for a major overhaul

What will be an ideal response?

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Identify the press mogul of the 19th century who was the publisher of the New York World

A) Joseph Pulitzer B) William Randolph Hearst C) Upton Sinclair D) Lincoln Steffens E) Ida Tarbell

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Those events that have an actual effect on the behavior of the participant are called

A) organismic variables. B) response variables. C) dependent variables. D) stimulus variables.

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