Which of the following is not generally considered an advantage of federalism?
a. A “double security” for the people’s liberties
b. Competition between states
c. Increased opportunities for citizens to involve themselves in government
d. More and better deliberation
e. More overlap of state and federal laws
ANS: E
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The principle underlying fiscal policy states that when unemployment is rising and the economy is going into a recession, fiscal policy should:
A. stimulate economic activity by decreasing taxes. B. curb economic activity by reducing government spending. C. let the forces of supply and demand operate on their own. D. employ a tight-money policy. E. reduce the rate of growth in the amount of money in circulation.
Which presidential doctrine emphasized the responsibility of U.S. allies to provide for their own national defense and sought to improve relations with the Soviet Union and China, the two communist world powers?
A. the Reagan Doctrine B. the Carter Doctrine C. the Truman Doctrine D. the Nixon Doctrine E. the Eisenhower Doctrine
In the past two decades, the level of turnout in presidential elections has averaged about
A. 45 percent. B. 65 percent. C. 35 percent. D. 75 percent. E. 60 percent.
Which of the following is an accurate statement about the judicial system established by the Constitution of 1876?
a. The Texas Supreme Court decides civil and criminal appeals. b. Cases decided by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals can be appealed to the Supreme Court. c. Cases decided by the Texas Supreme Court can be appealed to the Texas Ultimate Court of Criminal and Civil Appeals. d. Texas has two courts of last resort, one for criminal cases and one for civil cases.