Why would national majorities sometimes find it easier to work through the national government than through state governments? What are some examples of policy areas in which this strategy has been used?

Why was the Marbury v. Madison decision important?

a. It made slavery illegal in theory though not in practice. b. It made the Constitution the supreme law of the nation. c. It institutionalized the federal central bank. d. It firmly established the principle of judicial review.

Which of the following people is most likely to become a pundit?

a. a widely-respected historian with a tendency to explore both sides of an argument b. an investigative reporter who has recently exposed a major government scandal c. a young Midwesterner with colorful opinions and a flair for public speaking d. an attractive former government official with predictable views living in Washington, D.C.