The Constitution represents a compromise between the Federalists, who were concerned about __________, and the Anti-Federalists, who were concerned about __________.

The division of constitutionally assigned power to national and subnational governments, with different subnational governments (states or provinces) having distinct relationships with and rights in relation to the national government, is known as ______.

A. an asymmetrical federal system B. a symmetrical federal system C. a centralized system D. autonomous regions

How is the election of members of the State Board of Education different from the election of other state officials that make up the plural executive structure in Texas?

A. Only the chairperson of the State Board of Education is elected; other members are appointed by the chair. B. Members of the State Board of Education are appointed rather than elected. C. All members of the State Board of Education must have had a career in education before running for office. D. Members of the State Board of Education are elected from geographical districts rather than statewide.