Sometimes government appears to be incapable of quick action to solve social problems. Following Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, who was the most effective in bringing drinking water to the public?
A. the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
B. the Salvation Army
C. F.E.M.A., the Federal Emergency Management Agency
D. Walmart
D
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Which of the following best characterizes the likelihood of fundamentalism making serious gains in Hindu India?
a. As fundamentalism does not allow for differences among the faithful, it is unlikely to develop in an individualistic religion like Hinduism. b. Traditional deference to religious authorities makes it easy for fundamentalism to develop, once the religious authorities embrace it. c. The highly secular nature of modern India make it unlikely fundamentalism will emerge. d. As Islamic fundamentalism grows in India, it is more likely that Hindu fundamentalism will grow. e. Repression of fundamentalist groups by the Indian government makes it unlikely that Hindu fundamentalism will become a powerful force in the short term.
Which agency is charged with ensuring that government programs are achieving purposes as defined in statute as part of the concept of program accountability?
a. NASA b. Government Accountability Office c. Congress d. Executive Office of the President
What factors contribute to the president's public approval? What else can impact approval ratings?
What will be an ideal response?
Special districts are "stealth" governments because they a. are largely invisible and unaccountable. b. provide little known services
c. hold closed-door meetings. d. avoid media attention.