In a ______ system, the national government has ultimate control over its constituent local units, even to the point of being able to eliminate them

Since the 1970s, partisanship has steadily __________ in Congress, due in part to__________

a. decreased; changing regional bases in the Republican and Democratic parties b. decreased; Democrats becoming more liberal and Republicans becoming more conservative c. increased; changing regional bases in the Republican and Democratic parties d. increased; decreasing partisan conflict on the national level

Which of the following religious affiliations has the greatest number of adherents in the United States?

A. Mormon B. Catholic C. Jewish D. Protestant E. None of these answers is correct.