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Government Power Division in Modern Democracies

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What are the two general ways in which modern democracies divide governmental power?

Among three branches of government and federalism

What are the three branches of government that share power in the first mechanism?

Legislature, executive, and judiciary

In the United States, what does the term 'federal government' refer to?

Government at the national level

What does federalism do in terms of governmental power?

Apportions power between national and subnational levels Signup and view all the answers

What are five common structural characteristics of federal systems?

Two levels of government, both elected by the people, each level assigned different functions, national government responsible for matters affecting the whole country, and levels with authority from the national constitution Signup and view all the answers

What are some responsibilities of the national government in a federal system?

Defending the nation against foreign threats and promoting national economic prosperity Signup and view all the answers

What are the main responsibilities of state governments in the U.S. federal system?

Administering education, health care, public safety, and other public services Signup and view all the answers

How do the federal and state governments cooperate in a federal system?

By forming an interacting network and ensuring some degree of autonomy from each other Signup and view all the answers

What is the process to change the U.S. Constitution in terms of amendments?

Approval by two-thirds of both houses of Congress and three-fourths of the states Signup and view all the answers

Why have some national amendment initiatives like the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) failed in the U.S.?

Because they cannot garner sufficient consent among members of Congress or the states Signup and view all the answers

How are legislative, judicial, and executive authorities allocated in the U.S. federal system?

To the federal and state governments to ensure each level some degree of autonomy Signup and view all the answers

How does the cooperation between federal and state governments impact the achievement of their objectives?

It often depends on the cooperation of the other level of government Signup and view all the answers