Because of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), new buses purchased by local transit systems in Texas must be equipped with wheelchair lifts. This is an example of which of the following?
a) a block grant program
b) matching funds requirement
c) a federal mandate
d) federal preemption of state authority
e) pork barrel spending
C
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The Federalists argued that there was really no need for a bill of rights because the national government was one of enumerated powers only
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Modernization theory suggests that open markets _____
a. can be dangerous for fragile industrializing economies b. lead to prosperity, limited government, and democracy c. do not usually exist outside of social-democratic nations d. create economic winners and losers, deepening inequality
In what kind of system must the winner gain an absolute majority of the votes (50% plus 1) rather than just a plurality?
A. minority system B. majoritarian system C. proportional system D. single-party system
Which of the following is a recent change in the states that has likely negatively impacted political participation?
A. dramatically reducing funds for state-sponsored volunteerism programs B. making Election Day a holiday C. cutbacks in civic requirements D. applying new direct fees for voting on Election Day E. weakening political parties