What is the function of the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO)?
What will be an ideal response?
The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst's Office is the so-called "conscience" and "eyes and ears" of the legislature. Since 1941 it has provided fiscal and policy advice based on ongoing, in-depth research of programs, bills, and the annual budget. It remains one of the premier sources of expert information about state programs and the budget.
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Evaluate the idea that a world hegemon creates stability in the global system. What are the pros and cons of this theory? If, as some political scientists predict, U.S. hegemony is coming to an end what does this mean for the global community as a whole? What system might take its place? In your opinion, will the world be better or worse off? Will the United States be better or worse off?
What will be an ideal response?
In contrast to Europeans, Americans more value __________ rather than hold communitarian values
a. conservative b. opportunistic c. totalitarian d. individualism
Which of the following are examples of how U.S. President Obama refocused on diplomacy? (Choose all that apply.)
a. Acting upon a Russian-initiated proposal to destroy chemical weapons in Syria b. Developing a nuclear agreement with Iran c. Devising a road map for peace by strengthening moderate forces within the Palestinian Authority and Israel d. Launching the Six-Party Talks to multilaterally pressure North Korea to halt its nuclear program
American political culture places greater emphasis on __________ than does any other democracy.
A. equality of condition B. freedom C. globalization D. human rights