In crafting the executive branch, what was the motive behind the decisions of the Constitution's Framers?
a. to create an effective national leader directly tied to the citizens
b. to create a strong national leader who would have direct ties to state governors
c. to create a leader with enough authority to protect the nation from domestic and foreign threats but not so strong that he or she would jeopardize liberty
d. to create a weak national leader that could easily be dominated by Congress
Answer: c
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Which statement best describes the decision in McCulloch v. Maryland?
a. Chief Justice Marshall concluded that the creation of the Bank of the United States was "necessary and proper" as a means to carry out other powers that Article I explicitly granted to Congress. b. Congress can only regulate commercial activity that actually reaches over state lines. c. States cannot declare illegal what the Congress has stipulated as law. d. The people of a single state cannot confer a "sovereignty" that would extend beyond the borders of the state.
The success of a bill is most influenced by which of the following aspects?
a. the popularity of its sponsor b. the qualifications of the committee staff doing the markup c. the recommendation of the subcommittee d. the chair of the Rules Committee is in favor of the bill