The text suggests that in the United States, no government at any level would be considered legitimate if it were not in some sense

The decision in United States v. Lopez (1995) was particularly important because it required Congress

a. justify how laws they pass are a legitimate exercise of commerce clause powers b. end "coercive" techniques that force states to comply with federal mandates c. respect the constitutional right of an individual to bear arms d. provide states with funds when it mandates policy change

Ancient political philosophers, such as Aristotle, held that the first task of any government was to

A) cultivate virtue among the governed. B) represent the will of the people. C) exalt those who were wise above all others. D) protect and enlarge the aristocracy. E) build and maintain a conquering army.