The relative autonomy of elites means
a. elites agree on all matters in U.S. policy.
b. that each segment of the elite is relatively independent of the others and is able to pursue its own interests.
c. elites are entirely autonomous from the masses.
d. elites can disagree on foreign policy but never on immigration policy.
B
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A. probable cause. B. a public safety exception. C. a good faith exception. D. inevitable discovery. E. civil forfeiture.
In response to a U.S. Supreme Court decision reflecting a broad understanding of government's right of eminent domain, the Texas legislature has banned state and local governments from condemning, or "taking," private property for uses such as
a. utilities. b. shopping centers. c. libraries. d. parks. e. roads.
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Economists cite all of these factors as evidence of a healthy economy EXCEPT
A. a decrease in the national tax base. B. low unemployment. C. stable consumer goods prices. D. improvements in individual productivity. E. increasing overall economic productivity.