The governmental structure in which political authority resides in multiple governments below the national level is called a republic federal system confederation unitary system

One of the things that Theodore Roosevelt tried to do, both as a President, and later, as a presidential candidate, was to define the role of the federal government. A big piece of the puzzle was to determine the way that the federal government would relate to big business, particularly big business serving a public function. In Europe, many national governments chose to take ownership of some businesses, particularly railroads and public utilities. Roosevelt had a different take on the role of the federal government of the United States. What role did Roosevelt think was proper for the federal government, and why?

In 1991, Minnesota was the first state to create charter schools. Since then, 44 states and Washington, D.C., have adopted or permit charter schools in their jurisdictions, partially as a result of Minnesota's decision to do so. This is an example of which concept? devolution diffusion unfunded mandates redistributive programs

Which statement best describes a characteristic of a command economy? The government prohibits a formation of monopolies in the economy. The government owns most production resources and businesses. The government has minimal involvement in the economy The government encourages innovation among private businesses

According to author Eric Foner, what was a key component of the dominant definition of freedom in the twenty-first century? economic security the ability to fulfill potential unrestricted by authority active participation in the democratic process, both as voters and candidates fair treatment and equal pay for workers universal health insurance

Voters in California are able to vote on propositions to create their own laws and through this process, they can amend or repeal statutes (laws) of the California Constitution. This is a form of: O. Direct Democracy O. Representative Democracy O. Totalitarianism O. Executive Order

The American colonies/states had a legislative-dominant theory of government because they had a long history of self-government in legislative institutions of their own making. True False.

There are several books that cover important information to validate the fact that LOCAL government IS the level of government that has a MUCH GREATER impact on the daily lives of Americans than any other level of government and ironically it is the level of government that gets the least attention from the public and from the media. Participation in local government affords citizens the most control over their own lives but unfortunately it is the level of government with the least voter turnout. Sad but true. Answer the following question: Do you favor a small state government that provides relatively modest services to its people but holds down taxes or a larger state government that provides more services but costs more to taxpayers?

Identify and discuss the basic tenets, the chief advantages, and the chief disadvantages of decentralized organizational structures.

There are several resources that cover important information to validate the fact that LOCAL government IS the level of government that has a MUCH GREATER impact on the daily lives of Americans than any other level of government and ironically it is the level of government that gets the least attention from the public and from the media. Participation in local government affords citizens the most control over their own lives but unfortunately it is the level of government with the least voter turnout. Sad but true. Answer the following question: One way to help address the state's transportation needs and provide funding without raising taxes is building toll roads. Should the state convert formerly free roads into toll roads to raise funds? Why or why not?