Which of these resulted from the Great Depression?
a. The federal government cut Social Security benefits because it lacked adequate funds.
b. The federal government assumed new responsibilities for the management of economic matters.
c. The states assumed new responsibilities for the management of national economic matters.
d. The federal government devolved responsibility for solving the economic crisis to the states.
e. The federal government took a laissez-faire approach when dealing with economic matters.
b
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Although Americans commonly understand the distribution of power between Congress and the President as a "separation of powers," the Constitution actually establishes __________—which is what is meant by "checks and balances.". For example, while the Congress provides military funding and declares war, the president is the commander in chief
a. balance of power c. clear distinctions between the branches b. separate institutions sharing power d. a weak legislative branch
The distinguishing characteristic of the longitudinal design is that
a. several independent groups of individuals are tested once. b. different groups of people are tested over time using the same survey. c. the same sample of respondents is surveyed more than once. d. the survey item is particularly lengthy.
Why does terrorism rarely work as intended?
a. Terrorists do not have the political skills to lead long-term movements. b. Civilian deaths usually make the target country even more determined to resist. c. Terrorist groups tend to run out of money or recruits before they can achieve their goals. d. Terrorism has become a cliché even among extremists.
Either the plaintiff or the defendant may appeal a decision to an appellate court in:
a. a criminal case b. a civil case c. both a and b d. neither a or b