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MICHAEL MORRIS POLS 2311 FINAL
2026 ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS.
1. Separate view written by a justice who votes with the
majority but disagrees with their reasoning - correct answer-a
concurring opinion
2. Marbury vs madison is significant for - correct answer-the
establishment of judicial review
3. Pluralism contends that on most issues - correct answer-it is
the preference of the special interest that largely determines
what government does.
4. Power - correct answer-the ability of person, groups, or
institutions to influence political developments
5. Andrew jackson persuaded the states to choose their
presidential electors - correct answer-on the basis of popular
vote
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6. Under the virginia plan - correct answer-large states would
have more representatives in both chambers of congress
7. Separation of powers is associated with the works of -
correct answer-montesquieu
8. Under the New Jersey Plan, each state would have ____
vote(s) in Congress. - correct answer-one
9. ___ advocated for "new federalism" - correct answer-
president ronald reagan
10. Through its Dred Scott decision, the Supreme Court -
correct answer-ruled that congress could not outlaw slavery
anywhere in the united states
11. Mcculloch v. Maryland - correct answer-affirmed that
national law is supreme to conflicting state law
MICHAEL MORRIS POLS 2311 FINAL
2026 ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS.
1. Separate view written by a justice who votes with the
majority but disagrees with their reasoning - correct answer-a
concurring opinion
2. Marbury vs madison is significant for - correct answer-the
establishment of judicial review
3. Pluralism contends that on most issues - correct answer-it is
the preference of the special interest that largely determines
what government does.
4. Power - correct answer-the ability of person, groups, or
institutions to influence political developments
5. Andrew jackson persuaded the states to choose their
presidential electors - correct answer-on the basis of popular
vote
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6. Under the virginia plan - correct answer-large states would
have more representatives in both chambers of congress
7. Separation of powers is associated with the works of -
correct answer-montesquieu
8. Under the New Jersey Plan, each state would have ____
vote(s) in Congress. - correct answer-one
9. ___ advocated for "new federalism" - correct answer-
president ronald reagan
10. Through its Dred Scott decision, the Supreme Court -
correct answer-ruled that congress could not outlaw slavery
anywhere in the united states
11. Mcculloch v. Maryland - correct answer-affirmed that
national law is supreme to conflicting state law
