The majority opinion in the Charles River Bridge decision of 1837 was authored by

Each of the following is an argument supporting representative democracy over direct democracy EXCEPT:

a) It results in laws more in keeping with the views of the people. b) It is more practical and efficient. c) The views of representatives tend to be more consistent than those of citizens, which tend to fluctuate randomly. d) It promotes tolerance, since studies find that the general population tends to be less tolerant than elites

The expansion of state and local powers by recent presidents is commonly called ___________

a. nation-centered federalism
b. instrumental federalism
c. cooperative federalism
d. devolution