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clmills979

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The Constitution divides power between the national government and state governments. This is a key tenet of __________.
 
  a. confederation
  b. federalism
  c. pure democracy
  d. oligarchy

Question 2

Congress is sometimes said to possess the power of the purse. What is meant by this saying?
 
  a. Only Congress has the power to coin money and regulate its value.
  b. Congress has the power to ask the individual states to contribute to pay off the national debt.
  c. The president cannot veto any law that Congress passes if it relates to finances.
  d. Only Congress has the power to tax and spend.



bimper21

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: b

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d



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