Which statement describes the shift in the U.S. party system that began in the 1980s?
a. The two parties have become more polarized.
b. The Republican Party has shrunk significantly.
c. The Democratic Party has shifted its coalition.
d. The two parties have adopted roughly the same platforms.
a
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______ is the power of courts to assess whether a law is in compliance with the constitution.
a. Judicial review b. Judicial ratification c. Court review d. Court ratification
In the early years of the new republic, most disputes over the boundaries of national versus state power involved which of the following?
A. Different interpretations of the inherent powers of the national government B. The role of the national government in mediating disputes between the states C. The ability of the states to enter into international treaties D. The implied powers and the power to regulate commerce E. The enforcement of the Bill of Rights