The Rehnquist Court ______.

A. rebalanced the power relationship between the state and federal governments
B. rebalanced the power relationship between the executive and legislative branches
C. formally rejected a limited view of the scope of the commerce clause
D. adhered to activist arguments to refocus the Supreme Court on how legislation complies with the Constitution


Answer: A

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By taking the initiative in the proposal process, policy practitioners:

a. Could be at a disadvantage because their position is exposed first. b. Give prominence to their ideas. c. May be asked to amend their proposal at a later date. d. Are immune to criticism.

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When questioned about their views of politics in Congress, a slight majority of Americans expressed a desire for __________, while about 30 percent wanted members of Congress to stick to their beliefs

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Bounded rationality refers to

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