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Chapter 1.1
How are democratic ideals reflected in the Declaration of Independence?
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Chapter 1.2
How are models of representative democracy visible in US institutions, policies, events, and debates?
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Chapter 1.3
How are Federalist and Anti-Federalist views on central government and democracy reflected in America's foundational documents?
8
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Chapter 1.4
How did the provisions of the Articles of Confederation lead to debates over granting powers formerly reserved for states to the federal government?
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Chapter 1.5
What impacts of political negotiation and compromise at the Constitutional Convention are seen in the development of the Constitution system?
40
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Chapter 1.6
What do the principles of separation of powers and checks and balances mean to the U.S. political system?
14
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Chapter 1.7
How do the needs of society affect the allocation of power between national and state governments?
30
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Chapter 1.8
How has a balance of power between national and state governments been interpreted over time?
13
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Chapter 1.9
How does the distribution of powers among the three federal branches and between national and state governments impact policymaking?
5
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Chapter 2.1
What are the structures, powers, and functions of each house of Congress?
20
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Chapter 2.2
How do the structures, powers, and functions of Congress affect the policy-making process?
28
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Chapter 2.3
How is congressional behavior influenced by election process, partisanship, and divided government?
15
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Chapter 2.4
How can a president implement a policy agenda?
15
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Chapter 2.5
How does the president's agenda cause confrontation with Congress?
13
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Chapter 2.6
Federalist no 70,
Washington s example,
Imperial presidency
6
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Chapter 2.8
How does the principle of judicial review check the power of the other branches and state government?
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Chapter 2.9
How has the Supreme Court's use of judicial review in conjunction with life tenure led to debates about the legitimacy of the court?
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Chapter 2.10
How has the Supreme Court's use of judicial review in conjunction with life tenure led to debates about the legitimacy of the court?
12
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Chapter 2.11
What issues led to a debate about the legitimacy of the court, and how can other branches limit Supreme Court power?
6
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Chapter 2.12
How does the bureaucracy carry out the responsibilities of the federal government?
13
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Chapter 2.13
How does the federal bureaucracy use delegated discretionary authority to make and implement rules?
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Chapter 2.14
How is the bureaucracy held accountable by congressional oversight and by the president in carrying out goals of the administration?
6
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Chapter 2.15
To what extent do the branches of government hold the bureaucracy accountable, given the competing interests of Congress, the president, and the federal courts?
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Chapter 3.1
How does the United States Constitution protect indivisual liberties and rights and what rights are protected in the Bill of Rights?
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Chapter 3.2
To what extent does the Supreme Court's interpretation of freedom of religion reflect a commitment to indivisual liberty?
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Chapter 3.3
To what extent does the Supreme Court's interpretation of freedom of speech reflect a commitment to indivisual liberty?
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Chapter 3.4
To what extent does the Supreme Court's interpretation of freedom of the press reflect a commitment to indvisual liberty?
6
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