The famed investor Warren Buffet's explanation of his
economic success emphasizes:
a. his ability to make better investment decisions than others.
b. his luck in being born at the right time and place.
c. his ability to be disciplined and work hard to reach goals.
d. his frugality.
Answer: b
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The election of 1932 was significant in that
A. all of the above occurred. B. the two major parties appeared to switch ideological orientations C. the Democratic Party changed, embracing the role that the federal government could play to create economic stability D. the Republican Party became the party of limited federal government and fiscal conservatism.
When we say that the adoption of a civil service system introduces a paradox into the democratic nature of Texas government, what do we mean? a. The merit system insulates agency workers from undue interference by politicians, but those same politicians are the people's representatives. b. The civil service system prevents the negative consequences of having administrative agencies bend to
the will of partisan elected officials. c. Civil servants are paid with taxes but are not directly accountable to the people. d. The inability of the public to control state administrators obstructs the will of the people. e. All of these are paradoxes of the system.
Which state was the ninth to ratify the Constitution, thereby causing it to go into effect?
a. New York b. New Jersey c. New Hampshire d. Rhode Island
Which of the following was a problem under the Articles of Confederation?
a. The national government was too strong compared to the states. b. The government derived its power from the citizens themselves. c. Congress imposed excessive taxes. d. Citizens identified with their states more that with the confederation.