Discuss the cockroach theory of bureaucracy and the role the media plays in this theory.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: The cockroach theory of bureaucracy focuses on the glaring spotlight of the media, which is driven by business imperatives to seek out government failures that can be depicted as scandals and sources of political conflict. Thus, bureaucracies serve the public as best as they can and hope to stay hidden.
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Heavy reliance on local property taxes to fund public education
a. has been found to be unconstitutional in numerous state supreme court decisions. b. began and continues to flourish in California. c. has not been proven to show disparities and inequities in and across districts. d. is the direct result of an increase in federal education funding.
Which of the following is an example of a special district?
a. a non-government organization appointed for flood control in a region b. a government organization appointed to supervise the elections in a region c. an independent government unit appointed to issue school policies in a region d. a multinational company that oversees the infrastructure development in a particular region
Which of the following was an argument put forward by those opposed to the Texas voter ID law?
A) The law would likely hurt Republican candidates. B) There was no real evidence of people impersonating other voters in Texas. C) Voters were not given enough options to present a valid form of identification. D) The law would give an unfair advantage to minorities.
Despite fluctuations in overall levels of party support as a result of short-term events, the major parties
A. today maintain rough parity among voters. B. have declined in popularity among voters in recent years. C. have witnessed the rise of numerous third parties in recent years. D. have reflected Republican Party dominance in most elections. E. have reflected Democratic Party dominance in most elections.