A popular mandate refers to the idea that the governor’s right to lead is justified by ______.

a. religious authority
b. constitutional authority
c. the popular vote
d. senatorial courtesy

c. the popular vote

Political Science

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Which of the following would conservatives in Washington be more likely to favor?

a. Expanding the use of categorical grants. b. Concentrating power in Washington. c. Returning power to the states. d. Expanding the use of unfunded mandates. e. Reducing the authority of state government relative to Washington

Political Science

The authority to resolve conflicts among the states is constitutionally vested in the ________._

A. Congress B. Supreme Court C. President D. federal bureaucracy

Political Science