What are universal entitlements? What social services do different states provide via universal entitlements?
What will be an ideal response?
Students should demonstrate knowledge that universal entitlements are provided by the state to all citizens equally, regardless of any other factor(s). They should also be able to explain that some countries have a “restrictive” approach to universal entitlements, including only things such as public education, while other countries go as far as including child or family allowances among their universal entitlements.
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Meadows Forrest is a subdivision of 300 people located in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of one of the state's largest cities. Can Meadows Forrest incorporate?
a) Yes, if Meadows Forrest voters agree by majority vote. b) Yes, if Meadows Forrest voters agree by majority vote and the large city grants permission. c) No, cities cannot incorporate in another city's ETJ. d) No, the population of Meadows Forrest is too small to incorporate legally. e) Yes, if the governor signs an executive order permitting Meadows Forrest to incorporate.
The most important committees in Congress are _________ committees, permanent bodies that possess an expertise resulting from their jurisdiction over certain policy areas.
A. standing B. select C. joint D. conference E. legislative
The working class which emerged from the British economy was unlike any before it because __________
a. it received a fair share of the profits produced by their labor b. it was mobile, segmented by various characteristics, subject to discipline and militant c. it was made up of free men, unlike previous laborers who were serfs and slaves d. indentured servants were the earlier labor force
The top two industries (or "special interest groups") that contributed the most money to state campaigns in 2014 were ______.
A. labor unions and business interests B. single-issue groups and nonprofits C. lawyers/attorneys and top law firms D. agriculture and party committees