All of the following actions are advantages of federalism EXCEPT ________
A.the dispersal of power among different leaders
B.increase in opportunities for citizen participation
C.decrease in electoral competition
D.increase in government efficiency and policy responsiveness
ANSWER: C
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a. Peru b. Italy c. Russia d. Colombia e. South Africa
Once the president approves a budget proposal, it is submitted to
a. Congress. b. the Federal Reserve. c. the Office of Management and Budget. d. the Secretary of the Treasury. e. the vice president.
Which statement describes the kinds of policy subject areas for which “issue networks” might be most active?
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