When Presidents Reagan and George H. W. Bush had appointed almost 75% of all federal judges by 1993, it meant that the federal courts were which of the following?
A. More liberal
B. More libertarian
C. More open to extending the rights of gay Americans
D. More conservative
E. Less open to business interests
Answer: D
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What do critics of federalism argue?
A. The system allows too much power at the state level. B. The system allows too much power at the local level. C. There is no check on the powers of the national government. D. Americans suffer as a result of the inequalities across the states. E. Americans often are unaware of the differences that exist from one state to the next.
In American politics, which group generally opposes governmental action to solve economic problems but favors increased governmental involvement in citizens' social and moral lives?
A. conservatives B. libertarians C. liberals D. communitarians
Which of the following accurately describes direct lobbying?
A. It is rarely used by interest groups. B. It includes efforts to sway public opinion on a policy issue. C. It was made illegal in Texas with the passage of the Controlling Special Interests Act of 2002. D. It includes communicating information to policymakers and testifying for legislation at hearings.
A wealthy country that tends to produce manufactured goods and services for export is known as a(n)
A) developed country. B) home country. C) host country. D) less developed country. E) semi-periphery country.