The organization that has the authority to act on behalf of a state and the set of individuals who act within the state's institutions constitute a(n) ________
A. commonwealth
B. interest group
C. society
D. government
E. union
D
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Which Texas newspaper was one of the few to continue publication throughout the Civil War and is the oldest surviving newspaper in Texas?
a. Galveston News b. Houston Morning Star c. San Antonio Express d. Houston Post
Which of the following does NOT characterize the Indian policy-making process?
a. When the prime minister's party or bloc of parties controls the legislature, the passage of most legislation is ensured except in very controversial manners. b. Well-designed national policies are often not implemented because they face resistance from vested interests at all levels, and these interests may simply drag their feet or even actively sabotage the implementation process. c. In order to get some major controversial legislation passed, the government often has to compromise and modify its position. d. Civil servants, both in individual ministries and in cross-ministry offices, play a major role in presenting alternative solutions to political leaders. e. Of the two legislative chambers, the Rajya Sabha can act as the major roadblock in the policy-making process, because its assent is required in the passage of all legislative bills.
In striking down the Defense of Marriage Act, the Supreme Court ruled that __________
a. the federal government is responsible for defining marriage b. states are responsible for defining marriage c. marriage is defined as a union between one man and one woman d. same-sex marriage is a fundamental right
What is the maximum fine for violations of city ordinances in Texas?
a. $1,000 b. $1,500 c. $2,000 d. $3,000