Explain the advantages of federalism for diversity in public policies among the states
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1, Explain how states act as policy innovators.
2, Include examples such as immigration, stem-cell research, environmental laws, welfare reform, minimum wage laws, etc. The hallmark will be for the student to show how states function to carry out policy not only independently of the federal government, but counter to it at times, and certainly counter to other states.
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Single-issue groups
A) are rapidly losing prominence in American politics. B) usually run their own candidates for public office. C) have little sympathy for compromising. D) help facilitate the construction of a cohesive national public policy. E) are highly regarded by political scientists for their contributions to democracy.
Dominant-party dictatorships rely on which of the following to stay in power?
A. abstaining from using military power or force B. forbidding monetary and nonmonetary benefits to party members C. allowing opposition competition D. controlling policy