Which of the Following Can Be Considered Evidence to Support

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can be considered evidence to support the idea that federalism provides training for national officials?

• A)When one political party loses control of the national government, it is still likely to hold office in a number of states and can continue to challenge the party in power at the national level.
• B)National politicians and parties do not have to iron out every difference on every issue that divides us; these issues are debated in state legislatures, county courthouses, and city halls.
• C)If states adopt programs that fail, the negative effects are limited; if programs succeed, they can be adopted by other states and by the national government.
• D)Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, and George W.Bush serving as governors before becoming President of the United States.
• E)By providing numerous arenas for decision making, federalism engages many people in the process of government and helps keep government closer to the people

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Definitions:

Subject Matter Jurisdiction

The authority of a court to hear cases pertaining to a specific type of issue or within a particular category of legal matters.

Concurrent Federal Jurisdiction

A situation where both federal and state courts have the authority to hear and decide on the same case.

Diversity of Citizenship Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction in federal courts arising from cases between citizens of different U.S. states or between U.S. citizens and foreign nationals or entities, intended to prevent state bias.

Writ of Certiorari

A court order in which a higher court reviews a decision of a lower court.