In a recession, the actions of the federal government are normally _________.
A. preemptive B. underfunded C. procyclical D. anticyclical
Right answer summary: anticyclical
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Rational-Choice theory became popular among political scientists during what time period?
A) Prior to World War I B) Prior to World War II C) The 1950s D) The 1970s
The Constitution gives Congress the right to declare war. Yet in recent decades, presidents were able to take the country to war without congressional authorization. This demonstrates that the Constitution can be changed by __________.
A. legislation B. amendment C. judicial interpretation D. custom
Which of the following statements about federalism is accurate?
A. In a federal system, neither of the levels of government has any ability to affect the other one. B. In a federal system, neither level of government completely controls the other and as such each has significant room for independent action. C. In a federal system, the national government is completely autonomous while the state governments have limited autonomy. D. In a federal system, the national government is completely subordinated to the political interests and economic needs of the states.
White and black border patrolling can manifest in forms that suggest general similarities or contrasts between the reactions of both groups. Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the differences and similarities of white and black border patrolling?
A. Both white and black border patrolling are responses in part to perceived betrayal, but white border patrolling is fundamentally rooted in maintaining group position. B. Both white and black border patrolling stem partially from feelings of jealousy, but black women are patrolled much more harshly than white women. C. Both white and black border patrolling have low thresholds for intervention by fellow members of a group, but blacks will sometimes allow for interracial relationships as a result of perceived upward mobility. D. Both white and black border patrolling are rooted in fundamental insecurities, but only black men are able to admit and vocalize their worries.