After the Republicans captured Congress in 1994, there were new attempts, led by House Speaker Gingrich, to dismantle or modify social programs and to shift control over them to the states
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Serena is a white, middle-class mother of two, in her mid-fifties, who works as a librarian in the public library system of a large city in the American West. She tends to support Democratic candidates whose policies provide an economic safety net for those hardest hit by recessions but on occasion will vote Republican when government enforcement of order and traditional values are under siege. Which label best describes Serena's thinking?
a. Serena is a liberal. b. Serena is an economic liberal and a lifestyle liberal. c. Serena is an economic conservative and a lifestyle conservative. d. Serena is an economic liberal and a social conservative.
In recent years, the federal government's share of public educational funding has been:
A. less than three percent of the total. B. less than 10 percent of the total. C. roughly 20 percent to 24 percent of the total. D. roughly 35 percent to 38 percent of the total.
What is the essential difference between Neustadt’s theory of political persuasion and Skowronek’s theory of political time?
a. Neustadt’s theory addresses the president’s ability to accomplish goals, while Skowronek’s theory addresses the president’s ability to persuade Congress and the people of the value of his or her ideas. b. Neustadt’s theory addresses how the political nature of the times affects the president’s ability to persuade others, while Skowronek’s theory suggests that the need to “go public” will counteract the president’s goals. c. Both theories address the president’s persuasive ability and style. Neustadt sees persuasion as most useful in gaining public support for legislation, while Skowronek sees persuasion as most useful in dealing with foreign powers. d. Both theories address the president’s ability to accomplish goals. Neustadt sees this as residing within the president’s ability to persuade, while Skowronek sees it as residing in the political nature of the times.
In what way do public bureaucracies differ from private corporations?
A. The public bureaucracy is only accountable to the president, not a board of directors. B. A private corporation will only be successful by serving the citizens. C. Public bureaucracies are organized in order to make a profit. D. They rely on Congress for funding and staffing. E. Public bureaucracies have a single set of leaders.