According to the textbook, one major development that has spurred economic globalization is
A) increasing average life expectancies.
B) larger tariffs between states.
C) more member states in the United Nations.
D) speedier transportation of goods.
E) the adoption of the Euro currency by the World Bank.
D
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Which of these people is likely to have the most difficulty operating freely in an illiberal democracy?
a. A worker with advanced technology skills b. An entrepreneur who wants a government subsidy c. An activist who wants to start a new political party d. A bureaucrat who wants to reduce wasteful expenditures
Which of the following is TRUE of the Länder?
a. Regional political parties are significantly different from national ones. b. There is a strict separation of powers between the federal and Länder governments. c. They have few powers and are not a significant force in policy-making. d. They are required to share a portion of their revenues so Länder governments with stronger economies help to support those with weaker economies. e. The number of Länder change frequently as the federal government tries to give more autonomy to different regions and ethnic groups.
The Speaker of the House
a. is elected by majority vote and serves as the majority party’s leader and agent with the power to appoint committees, make rules, and manage the legislative process. b. is the seniormost member of the chamber and is primarily responsible for presiding over floor debates. c. has the ability to exercise command authority through powers specified in Article II of the Constitution in order to reduce transaction costs. d. is largely a ceremonial position.
Which statement is true of the U.S. Constitution?
A. It explicitly creates the three core departments of the federal bureaucracy. B. It specifies the number of administrative units allowed in the federal government. C. It does not discuss the federal bureaucracy or the nature of bureaucratic agencies. D. It gives the power to direct and command the federal bureaucracy directly to Congress.