An iron triangle is a very weak relationship between two crucial actors in policy making

Why do some consider the supremacy clause to be the linchpin of the entire federal system?

A. The supremacy clause is what gives the national government enforceable power over the states B. The supremacy clause prevents the national government from expanding its powers beyond those enumerated in the Constitution C. The supremacy clause ensures that federal government does not infringe on the powers of the states D. The supremacy clause gives the president the authority to interpret laws so as to maintain the supremacy of the federal system

Which of the following is NOT a way in which progressive taxes are an aid to benefit society?

a) They narrow the income gap, reducing the envy and the relative poverty that breeds crime. b) They provide the advantages of trickle-down—more jobs, more investment, more philanthropy. c) They create a more democratic society by lessening the income gap and corresponding political inequality. d) They lead to greater opportunity for the bottom of society, helping people who otherwise might not reach their full potential.