Which is an example of logrolling in Congress?
a. awarding a government contract to a campaign supporter
b. introducing and sponsoring a bill
c. supporting someone else's bill in exchange for future support of your bill
d. health care reform
c
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There are many different speculative scenarios that Herbert J. Gans explores while discussing future hierarchical transformations. If, for example, unemployment and the decline of real income worsened, what would be the resulting effect on immigrants?
A. Immigrants’ value as low-wage workers would increase their utility in a struggling economy, causing a rise in immigrant part-time employment. B. Immigrants would be the first to experience pay cuts and benefit cuts, but they would not lose their jobs in greater numbers than dominant group members. C. Immigrants would be seen as vital assets and hard workers, and would experience an increase in job opportunities relative to the dominant group. D. Immigrants would experience persistent poverty and downward mobility as dominant group members receive preference for scarce job openings.
The International City/County Management Association's criteria for excellence in government include
a. closeness to citizens, action orientation, clearly defined mission statement and set of values. b. adherence to formal procedure, insulation from public input, significant distance from the political environment. c. increased central direction, more support staff, insulation from citizens. d. avoidance of politics, complex organization, treat employees as valuable resources.
Which of the following situations best exemplifies a government by confederation, which is a system in which each member government is considered sovereign and the national government is limited to powers delegated to it by its member governments?
A. the government set up by the southern states during the Civil War B. the establishment of a national U.S. government through the ratification of the Constitution in 1787 C. the relationship between state and local governments under the Texas Constitution D. the inclusion of the supremacy clause, which gives the federal laws prevalence over state laws, in Article VI of the U.S. Constitution
Which office is responsible for preparing a yearly report showing income and expenses?
a. Office of Trade b. Office of Policy Development c. Office of Income Security d. Office of Management and Budget