Which of the following best describes former Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva?
a. a member of one of the wealthiest and most powerful families in all of Latin America
b. a political opportunist bent on enriching himself at the expense of the Brazilian people
c. a charismatic populist with socialist ideas
d. a weak leader who could never win the support of other Brazilian leaders or the Brazilian people
c
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As a member of the Texas House, Kristen believes that block grants be used instead of categorical grants. She favors devolution in all aspects of government. Which type of federalism does Kristen believe in?
a. new federalism b. cooperative federalism c. direct federalism d. dual federalism
Programs designed to enhance opportunities for race- or gender-based groups that have suffered discrimination in the past are called
A) equal protection. B) civil rights. C) Jim Crow laws. D) affirmative action. E) quotas.
Which of the following countries is a liberal democracy and is the birthplace of the parliamentary system?
a. United States b. Great Britain c. France d. Germany
Which of the following best describes what happens when citizens vote for a president on election day?
A. They are voting for a slate of electors pledged to support a particular candidate. B. Their votes are weighted by their level of education. C. Their votes are weighted by their levels of income. D. They become members of the electoral college. E. They are also voting for all other candidates from the same party.