Political systems in which leaders mobilize political support primarily by providing resources to their followers are called ______.

Which of the following statements about American federalism is true?

A. Constitutionally, the federal system of the United States consists of only the national government and the 50 states. B. Dual federalism is also known as "marble-cake" federalism. C. New federalism is defined as a strong national government that only allows the states to act when it decides to do so. D. Permissive federalism is sometimes characterized as part of the devolution revolution. E. Federalism is a constitutional arrangement that concentrates power in a central government.

Benito was reading a book about the incredible advances in United States agricultural techniques over the past fifty years. He was shocked to learn that developments most countries viewed as positive achievements were viewed by other countries as negative setbacks.These differing feelings about the same events are best explained by which theoretical approach?

a. liberalism b. realism c. constructivism d. Marxism