There were no “mass media” in the United States until the __________

__________ is the component of bureaucracy that refers to the tendency of agencies to grow without regard to the benefits that their programs confer or the costs that they entail.

A. Conflict B. Duplication C. Waste D. Imperialism E. None of these are correct.

What is the name for the process America underwent in 2013 whereby across-the-board spending cuts were imposed on the federal government?

a. Individualism b. Judicial review c. Federalism d. Sequestration e. Fiscal cliff

Mahan's sea power theory includes which of these arguments?

a. Countries need not expand to stay prosperous. b. Sea power, or a navy, may not necessarily help expansion. c. A navy is sufficient for expansion and colonies are not needed. d. Colonies will eventually turn out to be a burden to a country. e. A strong navy ensures overseas commerce.

When local taxes are taken into account, the total average sales tax rate paid by consumers is about ______.

A. 4.5% B. 6.5% C. 8.5% D. 10.5%