The basic unit of local government in most states is called the
A) parish. B) province. C) county. D) municipality. E) city.
C
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The leaders of what three countries met at the Yalta Conference to design a new world order?
a. Great Britain, the United States, and the Soviet Union b. The Soviet Union, Germany, and Italy c. Great Britain, the United States, and France d. Germany, Italy, and Japan e. Great Britain, France, and Germany
If a bill passes both the House and Senate but in different forms, the bill is sent to __________.
A. the governor B. a conference committee C. the speaker D. a standing committee
When the government acts like any other private citizen in a case, such as a lawsuit against a person who crashes into a mail truck, this type of law is referred to as
a. criminal law. b. public law. c. private law. d. constitutional law. e. administrative law.
Which of the following is a point in favor of federal involvement in social policy?
a. The states have a long-standing tradition of extending rights to citizens. b. The states are often viewed as laboratories of democracy. c. The federal government can help to reduce inequality. d. Federal legislation often increases inequality. e. Federal power is usually transferred to the states.