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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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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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.

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Which statement describes the kinds of policy subject areas for which “issue networks” might be most active?

A. Policies for which public opinion is a very important factor, such as whether same-sex marriage should be allowed. B. Policies that require high levels of collaboration across state and federal policy actors, such as transportation. C. Policies that come from sub-governments, or executive branch agencies, such as public school policies. D. Policies for which public opinion is less relevant, but higher levels of specialized expertise are important, such as regulating health care exchanges.

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Which state was NOT specifically mentioned by Williams as a weak state allowing the rise of organized crime?

a. Peru b. Italy c. Russia d. Colombia e. South Africa

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