The concept of privatization refers to
A. the replacement of government services with services provided by private firms.
B. federal loan guarantees for small businesses.
C. the hiring practices of the civil service.
D. the replacement of federal government services with state or local government services.
E. reducing the number of levels in the federal hierarchy.
Answer: A
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What argument did Chief Justice Earl Warren make to win support for ruling in favor of Brown?
A) He cited psychological studies that show that racial segregation created a sense of inferiority among black children. B) He cited the similarities between transportation and school segregation. C) He cited the need to bring change to America. D) He cited the need to overturn stare decisis. E) He cited differences in poverty rates among blacks and whites.
Actively campaigning in support of candidates for office by an interest group is called
A) lobbying. B) grassroots pressure. C) electioneering. D) bribery.
If a question has been put on a ballot without receiving previous approval or having been proposed by the state legislature it is called
a. an initiative. b. a state question. c. a referendum. d. a recall. e. a ballot measure.
The Connecticut Compromise prevented the collapse of the Constitutional Convention by resolving which fundamental conflict between the Virginia and New Jersey Plans?
a. The conflict between members who wanted a strong federal government and those wanting strong states' rights b. The deep political division between James Madison and Alexander Hamilton c. The disagreement among members about representation in the national legislature d. The problem between those who favored a bill of rights and those who opposed it e. The problem of trade between northern states and southern states