The principle that the Supreme Court used in overturning Fulton's monopoly on a New York steamboat operation was that
A) a monopoly is a restraint on trade.
B) patents cannot be issued on recent technology.
C) state law cannot prevail over federal law.
D) interstate commerce cannot be regulated.
E) the indirect effects of commerce are beyond the scope of government regulation.
C
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a. because more extreme positions on issues will be more likely to receive press coverage b. because most general election voters hold extreme positions on issues c. to usurp support for third parties d. to satisfy the party activists e. so that they don’t appear to flip-flop on issues
Why does the dealignment era stand out in American politics?
A. It ushered in a period of Republican dominance. B. No party dominated the American political system. C. Democrats controlled the presidency while third parties gained in Congress. D. Partisanship on the part of citizens increased, making the mainstream parties more rigid.