Question 1

What is it called when a government decides on a course of action to address a problem?

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public policy

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economic policy

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private policy

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social policy

Question 2

Which important voting change did Georgia make?

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Allowed 18 year-olds to vote

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Made voting mandatory

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Reduced the voting age to 16

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Increased the voting age to 21

Question 3

What part of the U.S. Constitution allows Congress to regulate trade between states?

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Commerce Clause

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Equal Protection Clause

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First Amendment

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Fifth Amendment

Question 4

What is the main difference between the two views of federalism in dealing with public policy problems?

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One view supports state and local governments leading, while the other supports national government action.

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One view supports only local government action

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Both views support national government action only

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Both views believe state governments should have no role

Question 5

What do Republicans, Tea Party members, and libertarians believe about the Constitution?

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It sets clear limits on the power of the national government.

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It only applies to state governments.

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It allows the national government to control all local issues.

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It gives unlimited power to the national government.

Question 6

What do supporters of a strong national government believe helps solve problems like education and environmental protection?

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The national government is better at solving these problems.

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Local governments should handle all these issues.

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State governments are better at solving these problems.

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Private companies can solve these problems better.

Question 7

Why is it important that federalism allows citizens to elect officials?

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It gives citizens a voice in their government.

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It decreases participation in politics.

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It prevents citizens from voting.

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It limits the number of elected officials.

Question 8

What is a key characteristic of federalism in the United States?

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The sharing of power between national and state governments

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Complete independence of state governments

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Only the national government has power

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The national government controls local governments

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