Which of the following types of federalism best describes the United States today?

It was hard for Republicans and Democrats to resolve the debate over the debt ceiling in 2011 because:

a. Congress did not approve a bipartisan committee's recommendations to resolve the issue b. President Barack Obama and Speaker John Boehner dislike one another c. most Americans were not following the issue, making it difficult for members of Congress to know what position to take d. it involved compromise on not only government spending but also policy

What is the principal objective of the ASEAN Regional Forum?

a. To accelerate economic growth and to shield Asian countries from conflicts b. To bring together Asian countries to discuss regional economics, trade, and investment and help settle trade disputes c. To establish a regional free trade agreement and lay down the foundations for a common currency d. To foster constructive dialogue on security and political issues and to contribute to confidence-building measures and preventive diplomacy in Asia