One benefit of the federal system is the ability of the states to operate as __________ for new ideas.

The most important source of public revenue is

A. contributions to the social security program. B. indirect taxes. C. the VAT. D. corporate taxation.

Which of the following statements about managing transportation is true?

A. Much of the money for creating transportation facilities comes from the state and local governments. B. The federal government only builds highways, public buildings, airports, parks, and recreational facilities. C. States do the planning, estimate the costs, and arrange for the construction work, even when they receive federal assistance. D. States need not necessarily submit their plans to the U.S. Department of Transportation in order to receive any support. E. The function of road building was gradually transferred from the federal government to local governments.

A ____________ expresses the values and beliefs that a party believes in.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 barred Chinese immigration for ______ ten years.

a. 5 b. 10 c. 15 d. 20