Since the 1970s, partisanship has steadily __________ in Congress, due in part to__________
a. decreased; changing regional bases in the Republican and Democratic parties
b. decreased; Democrats becoming more liberal and Republicans becoming more conservative
c. increased; changing regional bases in the Republican and Democratic parties
d. increased; decreasing partisan conflict on the national level
c
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Failing states are enticing to criminal gangs because
a. they offer refuge where members can train for future operations. b. poor economic conditions provide recruits. c. governments lack control over security. d. governments are more likely to cooperate with them to receive payoffs. e. All of the above are true.
Human participants must sign a "consent to participate" form (unless exempted) prior to being in the experiment. This form should include all of the following EXCEPT
a. benefits to be derived from participating. b. the general purpose of the study. c. any monetary or grade benefits for participating. d. a disclaimer saying that the experimenter is not responsible for any harm to the participant.
How did pundits describe the presidency of George Bush?
A)as personally motivated B)in existential terms C)as shaped by political institutions D)as full of self-doubt
One of the reasons that our local governments are independent of the national government is
A) ?Article III of the U.S. Constitution. B) ?the power of free elections. C) ?the commitment of Americans to the idea of local self-government. D) ?the fact that the local tax structure requires local administration. E) ?the Fourteenth Amendment.