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Which of the following stories would an American news outlet that relies primarily on advertising revenue be least likely to cover?

The separation of powers and federalism are two key features of the Constitution. Discuss why the Founders chose to include these institutional arrangements in the Constitution and how they function. In your answer, be sure to define what is meant by the separation of powers and federalism and to describe how each functions in the American political system.

If a radio station aired a personal attack against a candidate but refused to allow the same candidate the opportunity to respond to that attack on its station, the station would be in violation of

Imagine that you are working in the campaign of a presidential candidate in the next election. Which approach would you suggest the candidate use to increase his or her “people power”?

More affluent and educated citizens wield an outsized influence over policy makers because

What makes an insurrection different from other forms of protest?

Most decisions about election administration and voting in the United States are made at what level of government?

In 1999, the federal government began a program in which the reverse sides of new quarters would be minted to highlight the 50 states in order of when they ratified the Constitution. This program traces its roots to which power derived from the Constitution?

Congress has passed a federal minimum wage law, yet the Constitution does not explicitly mention setting wages as part of Congress’s powers. If the law were challenged, on what basis could the Supreme Court find that that Congress acted within its scope?

The acronym for the maximum dose permitted in a year is