Article IV of the Constitution requires that the national government ensure which of the following?
A. that all states adhere to a republican form of government
B. that all states adhere to a form of government that is best described as direct democracy
C. that all states have an elected governor
D. that all states have a bicameral system
Answer: A
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The decision in United States v. Lopez (1995) was particularly important because it required Congress
a. justify how laws they pass are a legitimate exercise of commerce clause powers b. end "coercive" techniques that force states to comply with federal mandates c. respect the constitutional right of an individual to bear arms d. provide states with funds when it mandates policy change
Why would fiscal disparities among states be considered a disadvantage of federalism?
a. Poorer states benefit more from federal and state programs while paying less in taxes for the services, thus creating inequities for wealthier citizens. b. The cost of living differs in each state. c. The tax rate differs in each state. d. States with lower average incomes have less taxable resources, leaving wide fiscal inequalities among states. e. Fiscal disparities have no bearing on federalism since the government has the power to tax.