William H. Riker's critical conclusion is that the main effect of federalism since the Civil War has been supporting
A. poverty.
B. racism.
C. corruption.
D. fraud.
E. sexism.
Answer: B
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Nomenklatura refers to
a. a collective, comprised of the heads of the various segments of the armed forces, which oversees policy decisions in some military governments. b. the act of overthrowing an existing government. c. the method of controlling bureaucratic appointments during the Soviet period by selecting individuals from a preexisting list of names. d. a political system where the military is an active participant in politics. e. a setting in which the state focuses on having a strong military force and emphasizes the need to be prepared to use it aggressively.
Which German chancellor served the longest?
a. Konrad Adenauer b. Willy Brandt c. Helmut Kohl d. Dmitry Medvedev e. Angela Merkel
What are the two types of jurisdiction courts can have?
a. original and appellate b. constitutional and statutory c. trial and appeals