In 2009 the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
a. gave funds to states and cities through existing federal, state and local channels.
b. created a new Metropolitan Region office to help urban and regional areas.
c. bypassed city needs in its funding.
d. routed funds to business interests rather than state and local governments.
a
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In the twentieth century, the government expanded its role in protecting workers. Which of the following statements is NOT true about this expansion?
a. It included the establishment of minimum standards for unemployment insurance and insurance against workplace injuries, although these benefits and eligibility requirements vary dramatically by state. b. These programs for workers are primarily distributive in nature. c. It included expanded regulation of pension systems. d. The United States offers fewer guarantees to its workers than do other advanced democracies. e. These protections receive less public support than do programs to assist the poor.
Members of which of the following group(s) have lower per capita incomes than Texas Anglos?
A) Asian Americans in Texas B) African Americans in Texas C) Hispanics in Texas D) Americans as a whole E) All of the above
How would most Texans describe the government during the period of Reconstruction?
A) fair, balanced, and progressive B) liberal, activist, and methodical C) strong, cooperative, and decisive D) corrupt, extravagant, and tyrannical
The process of shifting state prison inmates (those who have not committed sexual, violent, or serious crimes) to county jails and parole to reduce state prison overcrowding has been labeled ______.
A. realignment B. recidivism C. sanctuary D. rollback