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Quizlet!. Rick Santorum, former Senator (R-PA), current Presidential Candidate!. IF YOU CAN IDENTIFY THIS PERSON, GIVE YOURSELF AN EXTRA POINT ON THE QUIZLET!!.
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Quizlet! Rick Santorum, former Senator (R-PA), current Presidential Candidate! IF YOU CAN IDENTIFY THIS PERSON, GIVE YOURSELF AN EXTRA POINT ON THE QUIZLET!! Quizlet 12- 10/25/11
A form of governmental structure in which the national government is weak and most or all power is in the hands of its components (e.g., states) is known as A) federalism. B) statist. C) a confederation. D) parliamentary. E) a unitary government. Federalism is a way of organizing a nation so that A) power is centralized in state and local government. B) both national and state levels of government have authority over the same land and people. C) there is one federal government and all regional governments are administrative subunits of it. D) power is centralized in the national government. E) there are three branches of government and a system of checks and balances. Which of the following is NOT an effect of federalism? A) It simplifies the governmental system. B) Courts are called upon to be referees, and they gain power. C) It decentralizes political power. D) It creates more access points to government. E) It increases bureaucracy. Quizlet 12- 10/25/11