Why do most people run for city council?
A. It pays a nice salary.
B. It is a great stepping stone to a higher office.
C. They have been angry at the city for something it did or did not do.
D. They want to fulfill a sense of civic duty.
Answer: D
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a. constitutional law b. regulatory law c. statutory law d. ordinance law
What is the name given to those who view the Constitution as a document that's literal meaning was intended to stand the test of time, rather than change with it?
a. The formal constructionists b. The literal constructionists c. The strict constructionists d. The loose constructionists
Suburban "sprawl" is often cited as the root cause of social, economic, and governmental problems in the nation's metropolitan areas
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
The speaker of the House is __________
a. elected by the members of the House b. appointed by the governor c. held by the legislator who has the longest tenure serving in the House d. elected by a statewide popular election