In spite of the recent changes to the U.S. Constitution that have enhanced its democratic character, the U.S. system is best described as __________ in nature
a. republican
b. oligarchic
c. dogmatic
d. socialist
a
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The __________ is responsible for regulating radio and television broadcasting.
A. National Public Radio B. American Broadcast Organization C. Federal Communications Commission D. Federal Exchange Commission E. Office of Television in the Department of Commerce
State political parties have undergone a transformation during the past thirty years and they have proven themselves quite adaptable
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following statements most closely reflects the views of an advocate of states' rights?
a. The federal government should set national standards in such areas as poverty relief, environmental protection, and racial integration. b. Only the national government has the resources to solve national problems. c. Local officials know better than federal bureaucrats how best to solve local problems. d. Some states are too poor to deal effectively with many problems. e. States lack the technical expertise needed to deal with most issues of public policy.
The citizens appointed to serve as the Secretary of State have what as their primary responsibility?
A. national defense policy B. homeland security C. intelligence D. diplomacy