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Native Americans are but one of the minority groups in America. Define “minority group” when used in this sense.

American government is a system of shared powers between levels of government. It is organized so that the same land and people is governed on multiple levels. What is this system of government called? 

What impact does the Madisonian system, with its separation of powers, checks and balances, and federalism, have on political change?

In Marbury v Madison, (1803) the Supreme Court claimed the power of judicial review. How did this affect the Court’s role in the national government?

A strength of American federalism is that it decentralizes politics and policies. Which poses a challenge for the system?

Which does not generally describe characteristics of the gentlemen who met at the Philadelphia Convention?

Which is not true of public goods?

What incentive does the American national government use to persuade states to support certain policy objectives?  

The Virginia Plan was discussed at the Philadelphia Convention. What was this plan?

In a democracy, who ultimately and ideally determines which issues deserve attention?