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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what was the main reason that the framers created federalism? | to protect themselves from an all powerful central government |
| which of the following is a denied power to both the federal government and state governments? | granting someone a title of nobility |
| before a territory can become a state | congress must pass an enabling act |
| what is the main reason that federal land-grant schools were created? | to encourage land conservation practices |
| to establish residency in another state, a person might have to? | live in that state for a period of time |
| if they are unable to settle disputes with other states, what resource do states have? | they can take their case to the supreme court |
| public policy is? | a course of action that a government decides to take |
| which of these groups of adjectives would most likely describe someone who supports a nationalist position? | liberal, democrat, and progressives |
| the "necessary and proper clause" of the constitution is sometimes referred to as? | elastic clause |
| which of the following pairs best represents the division of federal and state powers? | federal, coining money, state, conducting elections |
| the national government may provide low-cost loans to people | to repair damages as a result of natural disaster |
| what is the main reason that one state might receive more in a block grant than another state | one may have more population |
| regarding the election of the national officials, | congress can alter state election |
| what is the main reason that a state wants to attract businesses | to benefit its economy and provide employment for its residents |
| state laws | cannot be prohibited by the constitution or national laws |
| what key element of federalism increases the opportunity for political participation | sovereign power of voters |
| which of the following examples best depicts the supremacy clause of the constitution | the united states establishes the voting age to be 18 years old |
| under a republican form of government | voters hold sovereign power |
| which president sent federal troops to little rock, arkansas in 1957 to enforce integration of public school | dwight D. eisenhower |
| regarding education, state governments | establish policies that school districts must follow |
| which of the following states do not have a state income tax | texas |