Regional integration __________
a. has thus far not taken root in most real-world incarnations
b. was at various times officially limited by British and French leaders
c. encourages the elimination of all national armaments so that regional linkages can flourish
d. suggests the creation of an international federation that would make the state obsolete as a political unit
Answer: B
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a. red states b. blue states c. conservative states d. gray states e. battleground states
Different societies have claimed the right to hunt whales outside of general IWC restrictions. Which of the following statements is incorrect?
a. The Japanese claim they hunt for research purposes. b. The Makah of Washington State have claimed indigenous rights for whaling. c. Norwegian whalers claim the Minke whales they hunt are not endangered. d. Greenlanders are claiming indigenous rights. e. No indigenous group has been granted whaling rights based on traditional use.
The text points out that although political change is not always accompanied by changes in public laws, ________ is arguably one of the best barometers of changes in who governs
A) the electoral process B) political financing C) interest group lobbying D) the policy process E) the bureaucratic process
Which of the following statements about the power wielded by federal bureaucracies is LEAST accurate?
A. The long tenure enjoyed by most civil servants increases political officials' dependence on them. B. Lawmakers are often dependent on the technical expertise of federal bureaucrats. C. Because of their arcane knowledge, bureaucrats are often given wide latitude in fleshing out the details of laws. D. Bureaucratic leaders cultivate the personal commitment of their employees in order to make their departments more effective. E. The most effective check on the power of civil servants is presidential appointees, who serve as their bosses and who can easily fire them if they do not follow the president's ideological dictates.