The rails in picket fence federalism represent ______.
a. levels of government
b. policy arenas
c. policy specialists
d. executive agencies
a. levels of government
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In the United States, state governments are responsible for ________
A. fighting inflation B. issues relating to international trade and relations C. deciding what constitutes criminal behavior D. Medicare E. food and nutritional assistance
All of the following are characteristics of the Post-September 11/Iraq War public mood except
a. the public's commitment to internationalism continued at a remarkably high level during this period. b. the public showed an increased level of support for the use of American military power. c. the public overwhelmingly continued to support free trade and increased immigration. d. the public remained supportive of international institutions and international agreements. e. the public continued to give strong support to diplomatic efforts to address global problems.
Which of the following trends is NOT visible in interest group activity today?
A. Global issues are posing new threats that may change the nature of interest group activities. B. Whereas interest groups were once controlled by the elite of society, the membership and goals of interest groups has expanded to consist predominantly of lower-class citizens. C. Many interest groups decide their agenda on a national level and ask members only for contributions. D. Interest groups rely on skilled professionals to make their case before government officials. E. Interest groups provide citizens with an accessible means of political participation that allows them to advance their views without great sacrifices of time.
Overall, child poverty rates are highest in the
A. Middle Atlantic. B. West. C. South. D. Midwest. E. Northeast.