What does inflation measure?
a. the rate at which federal spending increases
b. the rate at which prices increase
c. the rate at which government reinvests in economic development
d. the rate at which joblessness increases
b
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Functions of political parties include __________.
A. demobilizing voters and exacerbating the separation of powers B. setting the policy agenda and lobbying C. recruiting candidates and organizing the government D. undermining accountability and dividing interests
In comparison to African Americans, white Texans __________
a. are more supportive of capital punishment b. generally have the same political opinions c. are lower on all economic measures d. are more likely to be Republicans
Assume you are a member of the Texas legislature. Why would you probably be unlikely to support constitutional reform?
A) My constituents are more interested in issues other than constitutional reform. B) I am fearful that a new constitution might increase the power of the legislature. C) My constituents are highly interested in and informed on aspects of constitutional reform but are in one of two fanatical and diametrically opposed camps on the issue; I do not want to offend either group. D) I want to run for governor and a new constitution might give more power to the governor's office and I do not want more political power. E) A new constitutional convention would be extensively covered by the news media and as a politician I do not like to be on TV.
When a state government passes a law that forbids texting while operating a vehicle, it is exercising its _____ power
A) concurrent B) delegated C) inherent D) police E) reserved