Author Question: Which of the following is not a reason that states have improved their ability to govern capably ... (Read 23 times)

ashley · **on:** Sep 3, 2018

Which of the following is not a reason that states have improved their ability to govern capably over the last few decades?

A) State legislatures have generally increased the time they are in session.
B) States have made internal changes that have improved capabilities.
C) Unelected officials who work in state departments are better educated.
D) States have increased their ability to raise revenue through taxes and other means.
E) All previously unelected officials, such as those in programs that deal with transportation and social services, are now elected.

Question 2

In 2012, the Supreme Court cited ____________ in upholding the individual mandate provision of the Affordable Care Act.

A) the commerce clause
B) dual federalism
C) the national government's taxing power
D) cooperative federalism
E) the McCulloch v. Maryland decision