Each of the following is considered a disadvantage of federalism for democracy EXCEPT

Each of the following is considered a disadvantage of federalism for democracy EXCEPT

A) local interests may be able to thwart national majority support of certain policies.
B) powerful interests in a state can use the state as a power base to promote their interests.
C) voter turnout rates in state and local elections are even lower than in national elections.
D) large number of governments in the United States make exercising democratic control more difficult.
E) policy diversity can discourage states from providing services that would otherwise be available.

Answer: D

As a result of our federal form of government, the death penalty in the United States

As a result of our federal form of government, the death penalty in the United States

A) is mandatory.
B) is in violation of the Eighth Amendment.
C) is permissible at the federal level, but banned at the state level.
D) varies substantially by state.
E) is permissible because it is not considered cruel and unusual punishment.

Answer: D

Federalism contributes to democracy by each of the following ways EXCEPT

Federalism contributes to democracy by each of the following ways EXCEPT

A) easing the burdens on the national government so it can function more effectively.
B) increasing the opportunities for government to be responsive to demands for policies.
C) increasing access to government.
D) having state governments add thousands of elected offices for which citizens may vote or run.
E) providing a means for unified public policy.

Answer: E

Federalism is advantageous for democracy for each of the following reasons EXCEPT

Federalism is advantageous for democracy for each of the following reasons EXCEPT

A) allows for a greater diversity of opinion to be reflected in public policies.
B) increases the number of decisions and compromises made at the national level.
C) increases access to government.
D) allows more opportunities for political participation.
E) allows customization of policies for local needs.

Answer: B

Business interests have traditionally found their demands received most favorably by

Business interests have traditionally found their demands received most favorably by

A) state governments.
B) the courts.
C) Congress.
D) the president.
E) cities.

Answer: A

Sometimes states tackle problems that are generally considered national problems. This is most likely to occur when the federal government acts in a way that most state residents do not like. An example of this is

Sometimes states tackle problems that are generally considered national problems. This is most likely to occur when the federal government acts in a way that most state residents do not like. An example of this is

A) state funding for stem cell research in California.
B) lowering the minimum wage.
C) collecting taxes on purchases made on the Internet.
D) restrictions on the chemicals that can be used for developing digital photographs.
E) local school board policies about which textbooks are appropriate.

Answer: A