Privatization refers to a process of shifting some government responsibilities to the private marketplace

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


ANSWER: TRUE

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Mass opinion on world affairs tends to be both more liberal and more internationalist than elite opinion.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A general tendency in relatively wealthier societies is to ________, when compared to poorer societies

A. focus extensively on childbearing B. reject the practice of homosexuality as unacceptable C. express stronger support for divorce and abortion D. place women's domestic duties over their occupational choices E. suppress notions of gender equality actively

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Suppose that a newly elected governor wants to replace every member of the Public Utility Commission (PUC). What power does the governor have to accomplish this goal?

a) The governor can fire the commissioners without legislative approval. b) The governor can fire the commissioners pending a two-thirds vote of approval from the state Senate. c) The governor can fire the commissioners pending a majority vote of approval from both chambers of the legislature. d) The governor can ask the commissioners to resign, but cannot fire them. e) The governor can ask for a vote of the people to fire the commissioners.

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In 2011, what did the Humane Society do to place pressure on Congress to modify regulations on raising chickens? a. It circulated ballot initiatives in two states, only to withdraw them after brokering a deal with the United EggProducers

b. It had petition gatherers dress up in chicken suits to collect ballot initiative signatures. c. It hired Col. Sanders to lobby for a new law. d. It used ballot measures to change the law in a dozen states.

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