Federalism

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National, state, and local governments provide for the security of the people. This function is performed on the national level by —

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maintaining a military

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One way that the US constitutional republic differs from historic monarchies is that in the US constitutional republic political authority is given to —
Options: a king, ambassadors, political party officials, representatives of the people

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representatives of the people

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Which issue would be handled in the federal court system? Options: Copyright cases, Misdemeanor cases, Marriage certificates, Automobile moving violations

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Copyright cases

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How do sessions of the U.S. Congress differ from sessions of the Texas Legislature?

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The U.S. Congress meets most of the year; the Texas Legislature meets every two years

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Which of the following best completes the diagram?
Options: Hold Trials for Treason, Decide Copyright Cases, Hear Misdemeanor Trials, Conduct Bankruptcy Cases

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Hear Misdemeanor Trials

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U.S. foreign policy decisions are most affected by the federal government’s responsibility for: health care, national security, treaty negotiations, commerce regulations

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national security

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Why did the Founding Fathers choose to establish a federal system?

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create a government with divided power

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Which of the following belongs in Section III?
Options: Collect taxes, Raise an army, Provide school textbooks, Ensure home fire protection

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Collect taxes

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Which of the following actions is a function of state governments, but not the federal government? Options: Collecting income taxes, Providing a postal system, Selecting public school textbooks, Constructing and maintaining roads

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Selecting public school textbooks

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Which power is granted to the federal government, but not to state governments? Options: Collecting corporate taxes, Issuing professional licenses, Maintaining a standing army, Providing fire protection for homes

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Maintaining a standing army