In general, what has the greatest effect on the midterm losses suffered by the president’s party?
a. the economy and the president’s standing in the world
b. how aggressively the Supreme Court has ruled against or for the president’s positions
c. whether the president’s party controls Congress
d. whether or not the president campaigns for reelection
e. the president’s standing with the public and the state of the economy
e. the president’s standing with the public and the state of the economy
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The Reagan Administration's New Federalism proposals included all of the following EXCEPT devolution of:
A. substantial federal budgetary responsibilities to state and local governments. B. substantial federal regulatory responsibility to the states. C. responsibility for funding much social welfare to the private sector. D. substantial administrative responsibility to the courts.
One of the causes of the 2005 urban riots in France was
a. government attempts to expel Muslims from France. b. a law banning the wearing of conspicuous religious symbols. c. strict government quotas on additional immigrants. d. persistently high rates of unemployment among Muslim youths. e. crimes against Muslims.
What is one of the reasons that interest groups have proliferated over the past half century?
a. Developments in technology made interest group activities easier. b. The increasing power of political parties led to more interest group formation. c. A decrease in the scope of government brought out interest groups seeking to protect their interests. d. Legal restrictions on lobbying activities were lifted as part of the New Deal.
During which period of time was the baby boom generation born?
a. Between the first and second world wars b. During the Great Depression c. In the 1940s and 1950s d. During the 1980s e. Before the Great Depression